Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Diego to Fairbanks?

Flights connecting via Portland (PDX) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 7h 23m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Diego to Fairbanks?

Portland (PDX) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 48m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Diego to Fairbanks?

Flights via Seattle (SEA) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $463.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Diego and Fairbanks?

Seattle (SEA) was the most common stop: 93% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Fairbanks?

Delta is the most popular carrier operating from San Diego to Fairbanks

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

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Fairbanks Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Fairbanks Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport 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.

$294 Cheap Flights from San Diego to Fairbanks in 2026

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9:40 am - 1:37 amSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

16h 57m2 stops Fresno Airterminal Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:04 pm - 7:27 amFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

18h 23m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Fresno Airterminal

$514Alaska Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

8:20 am - 2:38 amSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

19h 18m2 stops Fresno Airterminal Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:18 am - 8:26 pmFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

17h 08m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Fresno Airterminal

$514Alaska Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7

11:39 am - 2:38 amSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

15h 59m2 stops Fresno Airterminal Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:16 pm - 3:04 pmFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

25h 48m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Fresno Airterminal

$514Alaska Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8

8:20 am - 11:17 amSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

27h 57m2 stops Fresno Airterminal Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:37 am - 8:13 pmFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

16h 36m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Fresno Airterminal

$514Alaska Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 3

3:59 pm - 12:45 amSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

9h 46m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:47 am - 12:48 pmFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

10h 01m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$544Delta

Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10

11:02 am - 12:45 amSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

14h 43m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:50 am - 12:58 pmFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

10h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$578Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 9

3:59 pm - 12:45 amSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

9h 46m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:50 am - 12:58 pmFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

10h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$578Delta

Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 9

1:56 pm - 1:44 amSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

12h 48m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:19 am - 6:34 pmFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

17h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$594American Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Fri, Dec 25

1:56 pm - 1:44 amSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

12h 48m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:19 am - 6:34 pmFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

17h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$594American Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Fri, Dec 25

1:56 pm - 2:48 amSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

13h 52m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:19 am - 6:34 pmFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

17h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$594American Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Dec 25

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7:15 am - 3:09 pmSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

8h 54m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:44 pm - 11:49 amFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

13h 05m2 stops Anchorage Portland

$648Alaska Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

6:15 am - 8:55 pmSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

15h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:44 pm - 10:46 amFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

12h 02m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$648Alaska Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

10:25 am - 1:48 amSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

16h 23m2 stops Sacramento Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:44 pm - 10:46 amFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

12h 02m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$653Alaska Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

8:05 am - 8:55 pmSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

13h 50m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:44 pm - 10:46 amFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

12h 02m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$653Alaska Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

7:00 am - 1:32 pmSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

7h 32m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:35 am - 10:09 amFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

7h 34m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$664Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19

7:15 am - 10:46 pmSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

16h 31m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:28 am - 10:46 amFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

8h 18m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$664Alaska Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19

7:00 am - 1:32 pmSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

7h 32m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:35 am - 10:09 amFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

7h 34m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$979Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19

7:15 am - 3:09 pmSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

8h 54m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:08 pm - 11:45 amFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

18h 37m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,050American Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

6:15 am - 7:16 pmSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

14h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:22 pm - 11:35 amFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

14h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$1,447United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

6:15 am - 7:16 pmSAN San Diego-FAI Fairbanks

14h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:22 pm - 11:35 amFAI Fairbanks-SAN San Diego

14h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$1,555United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

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United Airlines flights from San Diego to Fairbanks

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United Airlines

Sep 16

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

14h 01m

2 stops

FAI7:16 pmFairbanks

Sep 20

FAI8:22 pmFairbanks

14h 13m

2 stops

SAN11:35 amSan Diego

$1,447

United Airlines

Sep 16

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

14h 01m

2 stops

FAI7:16 pmFairbanks

Sep 20

FAI8:22 pmFairbanks

14h 13m

2 stops

SAN11:35 amSan Diego

$1,555

Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to Fairbanks

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Alaska Airlines

Dec 5

SAN8:20 amSan Diego

19h 18m

2 stops

FAI2:38 amFairbanks

Dec 7

FAI2:18 amFairbanks

17h 08m

2 stops

SAN8:26 pmSan Diego

$514

Alaska Airlines

Dec 5

SAN5:51 pmSan Diego

19h 56m

1 stop

FAI12:47 pmFairbanks

Dec 7

FAI2:18 amFairbanks

17h 08m

2 stops

SAN8:26 pmSan Diego

$529

Alaska Airlines

Oct 21

SAN9:40 amSan Diego

16h 57m

2 stops

FAI1:37 amFairbanks

Oct 27

FAI12:04 pmFairbanks

10h 22m

1 stop

SAN11:26 pmSan Diego

$533

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Wed 10/21

9:40 am-1:37 am

2 stops16h 57m

Fairbanks

Tue 10/27

12:04 pm-7:27 am

2 stops18h 23m

$514

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SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks

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Sat 12/5

8:20 am-2:38 am

2 stops19h 18m

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Mon 12/7

2:18 am-8:26 pm

2 stops17h 08m

$514

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SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks

SANFAI

San Diego

Sat 12/5

11:39 am-2:38 am

2 stops15h 59m

Fairbanks

Tue 12/8

12:16 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$514

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SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks

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8:20 am-11:17 am

2 stops27h 57m

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2:37 am-8:13 pm

2 stops16h 36m

$514

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Fri 11/6

3:59 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 46m

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1:47 am-12:48 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$544

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SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks

SANFAI

San Diego

Wed 10/7

11:02 am-12:45 am

1 stop14h 43m

Fairbanks

Fri 10/9

1:50 am-12:58 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$578

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SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 10/8

3:59 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 46m

Fairbanks

Fri 10/9

1:50 am-12:58 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$578

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SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks

SANFAI

San Diego

Tue 12/22

1:56 pm-1:44 am

1 stop12h 48m

Fairbanks

Fri 12/25

12:19 am-6:34 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$594

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 12/24

1:56 pm-1:44 am

1 stop12h 48m

Fairbanks

Fri 12/25

12:19 am-6:34 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$594

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SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks

SANFAI

San Diego

Mon 12/21

1:56 pm-2:48 am

1 stop13h 52m

Fairbanks

Fri 12/25

12:19 am-6:34 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$594

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Fairbanks?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $518 to $662.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $514.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks?

The cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks from San Diego is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of August is another great option to travel to Fairbanks, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around $349.

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to Fairbanks flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Fairbanks flight.

How have San Diego to Fairbanks flight prices changed over time?

When to book flights from San Diego to Fairbanks

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Best Price Found	$294
Fastest flight time	9h 07m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Fairbanks from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $294. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Fairbanks found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $514.

The fastest flight from San Diego to Fairbanks takes 9h 07m

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Fairbanks. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Fairbanks.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Fairbanks

How far is San Diego to Fairbanks by plane?
A flight from San Diego to Fairbanks will travel around 2563.9 mi. 9h 07m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Fairbanks Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Fairbanks Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Fairbanks Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Fairbanks Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Fairbanks Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport 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 airline from San Diego to Fairbanks?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Diego to Fairbanks is Alaska Airlines (84% of total bookings). The next most popular airline is Delta (16%).

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Fairbanks

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $180	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,568 reviews		Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $306	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,917 reviews		Search Alaska Airlines flights

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