Cheap flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $384
Delta 2 stops 14 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks is currently $384
Cheapest one-way flight $234
Alaska 1 stop 27 hr Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks is currently $234
Last-minute weekend getaway $807
Alaska 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Fairbanks is currently $807
Cheapest business class flights $1,230
Delta 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Thu, Jul 9
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks is currently $1,230
Fastest flight 6 hr 40 min The fastest flight with stops from San Francisco to Fairbanks takes 6 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Fairbanks is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $255–690
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $470–700

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Fairbanks

  • Alaska
    from $440
    Typical price: $355–750
    441 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FAI Every day
  • Delta
    from $384
    Typical price: $340–970
    57 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FAI Every day
  • United
    from $555
    Typical price: $530–1,100
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FAI Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Fairbanks

  • Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
    Fairbanks United States 14 min 4 mi
  • Central Airport (CEM)
    Central United States 2 hr 54 min 99 mi
  • Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT)
    Minto United States 2 hr 55 min 52 mi
  • Tok Airport (TKJ)
    Tok United States 3 hr 33 min 177 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Fairbanks

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $255 to $690.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $384. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $234.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks is $440, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks is $384, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks is $555, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks starts at $384 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $234 and departs on Sun, Jun 7.
6 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Fairbanks.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Fairbanks.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Fairbanks.

In terms of flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 441 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Fairbanks are:
  • Delta offers 57 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) .
  • United offers 21 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Fairbanks.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $384. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $234.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks is $440, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks is $384, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks is $555, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Fairbanks.
  • There are 441 Alaska connecting flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 57 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Fairbanks at price $807 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Fairbanks.
  • There are 441 Alaska connecting flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 57 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Fairbanks start at $1,230 from Fri, Jul 3 to Thu, Jul 9 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Fairbanks start at $384 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Fairbanks, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Fairbanks starts at $807 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Alaska.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Fairbanks at price $807 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Fairbanks, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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