Find Cheap Flights from Fairbanks to Chicago (FAI - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Fairbanks to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$470	American, Alaska 1 stop 13 hr Mon, Jul 27 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Fairbanks to Chicago is currently $470
Cheapest one-way flight	$230	United Nonstop 6 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Fairbanks to Chicago is currently $230
Cheapest nonstop flights	$587	United Nonstop 6 hr Sat, May 23 — Fri, May 29	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Fairbanks to Chicago is currently $587
Last-minute weekend getaway	$809	Alaska 1 stop 16 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Fairbanks to Chicago is currently $809
Cheapest business class flights	$1,433	Delta 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Fairbanks to Chicago is currently $1,433

Fastest flight	5 hr 57 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Fairbanks to Chicago takes 5 hr 57 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Fairbanks to Chicago is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $375–740
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $510–740

Popular airlines from Fairbanks to Chicago

United

Nonstop

from $522

Typical price: $490–910

7 weekly nonstop flights

FAI - ORD Every day
Alaska

from $441

Typical price: $445–840

147 weekly connecting flights

FAI - ORD Every day
Delta

from $503

Typical price: $460–960

147 weekly connecting flights

FAI - MDW, ORD Every day

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

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Fairbanks to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Fairbanks to Chicago are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $375 to $740.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fairbanks to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American, Alaska from $470. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $230.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Fairbanks to Chicago is $522, flying from May 31 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Fairbanks to Chicago is $441, flying from May 31 to Jun 9.
The cheapest Delta flight from Fairbanks to Chicago is $503, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fairbanks to Chicago starts at $470 from Mon, Jul 27 to Wed, Aug 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $230 and departs on Wed, May 27.

5 hr 57 min is the shortest flight time from Fairbanks to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Fairbanks to Chicago.
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 Fairbanks to Chicago 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 Fairbanks to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights per week. United flies from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 147 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Another popular airline flying from Fairbanks to Chicago is:

Delta offers 147 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Fairbanks and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fairbanks to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American, Alaska from $470. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $230.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Fairbanks to Chicago is $522, flying from May 31 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Fairbanks to Chicago is $441, flying from May 31 to Jun 9.
The cheapest Delta flight from Fairbanks to Chicago is $503, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 2.

United flies direct from Fairbanks to Chicago.

There are 7 United direct flights from Fairbanks to Chicago 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 Fairbanks and Chicago at price $809 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

United flies direct from Fairbanks to Chicago.

There are 7 United direct flights from Fairbanks to Chicago 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 direct flights from Fairbanks to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Fairbanks and Chicago start at $587 from Sat, May 23 to Fri, May 29 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Fairbanks to Chicago, 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 Fairbanks and Chicago start at $1,433 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Fairbanks and Chicago start at $470 from Mon, Jul 27 to Wed, Aug 5.

To book business class trips from Fairbanks to Chicago, 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 Fairbanks and Chicago starts at $809 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Alaska.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Fairbanks and Chicago at price $809 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Fairbanks to Chicago, 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.