How long does it take to fly to Fairbanks?

The flight from Illinois to Fairbanks depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Chicago (a popular airport in Illinois) to Fairbanks (the most popular airport in Fairbanks), then the flight time is 12h 06m on average. If you fly from Moline (another popular airport in Illinois) to Fairbanks, then the average flight time is 34h 52m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Fairbanks?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Fairbanks

What airlines fly to Fairbanks?

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Fairbanks from Illinois according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Fairbanks. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Fairbanks on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Illinois to Fairbanks on average per week?

As of September 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from Illinois to Fairbanks. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Fairbanks Airport?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Fairbanks Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Fairbanks Airport?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Illinois to Fairbanks Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Fairbanks Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Illinois to Fairbanks Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Fairbanks Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Fairbanks Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Fairbanks Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$267 Cheap Flights from Illinois to Fairbanks in 2026

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5:48 pm - 12:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

9h 57m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:50 am - 1:30 pmFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$446Delta

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14

5:30 pm - 12:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

10h 15m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:50 am - 1:30 pmFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$446Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

5:30 pm - 12:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

10h 15m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:50 am - 1:30 pmFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$446Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

5:30 pm - 12:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

10h 15m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:50 am - 1:30 pmFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$446Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 12

7:02 am - 3:08 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-FAI Fairbanks

11h 06m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:09 am - 11:59 pmFAI Fairbanks-STL Lambert-St Louis

15h 50m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$459Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

7:02 am - 9:32 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-FAI Fairbanks

17h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Anchorage

5:09 am - 11:59 pmFAI Fairbanks-STL Lambert-St Louis

15h 50m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$464Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

8:00 am - 12:18 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

19h 18m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:50 am - 11:59 pmFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 09m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$472Alaska Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 15

1:08 pm - 12:59 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

14h 51m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:36 am - 4:49 pmFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$533American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 25

6:49 am - 9:36 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

17h 47m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:17 am - 9:29 pmFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 12m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$534American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11

6:49 am - 3:08 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

11h 19m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:17 am - 9:29 pmFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 12m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$534American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Oct 25

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9:24 pm - 3:09 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

20h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:08 pm - 6:05 amFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 57m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$554American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

6:29 am - 8:55 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-FAI Fairbanks

17h 26m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 am - 11:59 pmFAI Fairbanks-STL Lambert-St Louis

15h 29m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$624Alaska Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

6:29 am - 3:09 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-FAI Fairbanks

11h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:10 am - 2:21 pmFAI Fairbanks-STL Lambert-St Louis

30h 11m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$628Alaska Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

6:29 am - 9:21 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-FAI Fairbanks

17h 52m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Anchorage

9:44 pm - 2:21 pmFAI Fairbanks-STL Lambert-St Louis

13h 37m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$633Alaska Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

7:20 am - 1:48 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

21h 28m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 am - 11:59 pmFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 29m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$646Alaska Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

7:20 am - 10:46 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

18h 26m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:08 pm - 7:21 pmFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 13m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$771Alaska Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

3:35 pm - 7:16 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

6h 41mnonstop

8:22 pm - 5:20 amFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 58mnonstop

$1,255United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

6:00 am - 3:09 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

12h 09m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:08 pm - 11:59 pmFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 51m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,260Alaska Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 16

7:20 am - 10:46 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

18h 26m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:08 pm - 11:59 pmFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 51m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,271Alaska Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 16

3:35 pm - 7:16 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FAI Fairbanks

6h 41mnonstop

8:22 pm - 5:20 amFAI Fairbanks-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 58mnonstop

$2,070United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

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Delta flights from Illinois to Fairbanks

Our best Delta deals on Illinois to Fairbanks flight tickets

Delta

Oct 6

ORD5:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

10h 15m

1 stop

FAI12:45 amFairbanks

Oct 12

FAI1:50 amFairbanks

8h 40m

1 stop

ORD1:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$446

Delta

Oct 6

ORD5:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

10h 15m

1 stop

FAI12:45 amFairbanks

Oct 12

FAI1:50 amFairbanks

13h 20m

2 stops

ORD6:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$452

Delta

Oct 6

ORD10:44 amChicago O'Hare Intl

17h 01m

2 stops

FAI12:45 amFairbanks

Oct 12

FAI1:50 amFairbanks

13h 20m

2 stops

ORD6:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$457

Alaska Airlines flights from Illinois to Fairbanks

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Illinois to Fairbanks flight tickets

Alaska Airlines

Oct 6

STL7:02 amLambert-St Louis

11h 06m

1 stop

FAI3:08 pmFairbanks

Oct 13

FAI5:09 amFairbanks

15h 50m

2 stops

STL11:59 pmLambert-St Louis

$459

Alaska Airlines

Oct 6

STL7:02 amLambert-St Louis

17h 30m

2 stops

FAI9:32 pmFairbanks

Oct 13

FAI5:09 amFairbanks

15h 50m

2 stops

STL11:59 pmLambert-St Louis

$464

Alaska Airlines

Oct 20

ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 37m

1 stop

FAI1:37 amFairbanks

Oct 26

FAI5:36 amFairbanks

15h 23m

1 stop

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$472

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Thu 10/8

5:48 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 57m

Fairbanks

Wed 10/14

1:50 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$446

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FAI Fairbanks

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Thu 11/5

5:30 pm-12:45 am

1 stop10h 15m

Fairbanks

Sat 11/7

1:50 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$446

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FAI Fairbanks

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

5:30 pm-12:45 am

1 stop10h 15m

Fairbanks

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1:50 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$446

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FAI Fairbanks

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

5:30 pm-12:45 am

1 stop10h 15m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/12

1:50 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$446

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STL Lambert-St Louis - FAI Fairbanks

STLFAI

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Tue 10/6

7:02 am-3:08 pm

1 stop11h 06m

Fairbanks

Tue 10/13

5:09 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 50m

$459

St. LouisFairbanks

STL Lambert-St Louis - FAI Fairbanks

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/6

7:02 am-9:32 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Fairbanks

Tue 10/13

5:09 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 50m

$464

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FAI Fairbanks

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/11

8:00 am-12:18 am

1 stop19h 18m

Fairbanks

Tue 12/15

5:50 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$472

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FAI Fairbanks

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/23

1:08 pm-12:59 am

1 stop14h 51m

Fairbanks

Wed 11/25

2:36 am-4:49 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$533

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FAI Fairbanks

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/8

6:49 am-9:36 pm

1 stop17h 47m

Fairbanks

Sun 10/11

1:17 am-9:29 pm

1 stop17h 12m

$534

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FAI Fairbanks

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

6:49 am-3:08 pm

1 stop11h 19m

Fairbanks

Sun 10/25

1:17 am-9:29 pm

1 stop17h 12m

$534

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks?

The cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks from Illinois is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $432, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to Fairbanks, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $441.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Fairbanks?

The cheapest day to depart from Illinois to Fairbanks is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $800. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $914. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Fairbanks.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Fairbanks flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Fairbanks flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Fairbanks flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Fairbanks flights?

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Best Price Found	$267
Fastest flight time	6h 41m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu and Sun
Airports in Fairbanks	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Fairbanks from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $267. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Fairbanks found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $446.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Fairbanks takes 6h 41m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Fairbanks on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport in Fairbanks. From Illinois there are direct flights to Fairbanks (FAI).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to Fairbanks

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Fairbanks Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Fairbanks Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Fairbanks Airport?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Illinois to Fairbanks Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Fairbanks Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Illinois to Fairbanks Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Fairbanks Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Fairbanks Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Fairbanks Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Fairbanks?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Illinois to Fairbanks is Boeing 737 MAX 9 (84.21% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 (10.53%) and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (5.26%).

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $363	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,917 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $380	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,563 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $477	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,049 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $490	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,206 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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