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

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

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

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Fairbanks Airport are updated daily.

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

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

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco 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.

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2:39 pm - 12:22 am

SFO

FAI

10h 43m

1 stop

1:30 am - 4:03 pm

FAI

SFO

13h 33m

1 stop

$280Delta

Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10

9:55 am - 12:22 am

SFO

FAI

15h 27m

2 stops

1:30 am - 2:04 pm

FAI

SFO

11h 34m

1 stop

$286Delta

Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10

1:15 pm - 12:22 am

SFO

FAI

12h 07m

2 stops

1:30 am - 5:28 pm

FAI

SFO

14h 58m

2 stops

$291Delta

Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10

5:55 am - 12:22 am

SFO

FAI

19h 27m

1 stop

1:27 am - 3:51 pm

FAI

SFO

13h 24m

1 stop

$341Delta

Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 1

5:55 am - 12:22 am

SFO

FAI

19h 27m

2 stops

1:27 am - 3:51 pm

FAI

SFO

13h 24m

1 stop

$347Delta

Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 1

5:55 am - 12:22 am

SFO

FAI

19h 27m

2 stops

1:27 am - 8:27 pm

FAI

SFO

18h 00m

2 stops

$352Delta

Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 1

6:30 am - 12:50 am

SFO

FAI

19h 20m

1 stop

5:00 am - 11:44 pm

FAI

SFO

17h 44m

2 stops

$365Alaska Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Thu, Feb 26

2:39 pm - 12:08 am

SFO

FAI

10h 29m

2 stops

5:30 am - 10:27 pm

FAI

SFO

15h 57m

1 stop

$366Alaska Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 1

2:39 pm - 12:08 am

SFO

FAI

10h 29m

2 stops

11:01 am - 10:27 pm

FAI

SFO

10h 26m

2 stops

$369Alaska Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31

6:30 am - 10:15 pm

SFO

FAI

16h 45m

1 stop

2:18 am - 10:37 am

FAI

SFO

7h 19m

1 stop

$381Alaska Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 10

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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Alaska Airlines

Feb 24

SFO6:30 amSan Francisco

19h 20m

1 stop

FAI12:50 amFairbanks

Feb 26

FAI5:00 amFairbanks

17h 44m

2 stops

SFO11:44 pmSan Francisco

$365

Alaska Airlines

Mar 24

SFO2:39 pmSan Francisco

10h 29m

2 stops

FAI12:08 amFairbanks

Apr 1

FAI5:30 amFairbanks

15h 57m

1 stop

SFO10:27 pmSan Francisco

$366

Alaska Airlines

Mar 24

SFO2:39 pmSan Francisco

10h 29m

2 stops

FAI12:08 amFairbanks

Mar 31

FAI11:01 amFairbanks

10h 26m

2 stops

SFO10:27 pmSan Francisco

$369

Delta flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Fairbanks flight tickets

Delta

Mar 4

SFO2:39 pmSan Francisco

10h 43m

1 stop

FAI12:22 amFairbanks

Mar 10

FAI1:30 amFairbanks

13h 33m

1 stop

SFO4:03 pmSan Francisco

$280

Delta

Mar 4

SFO9:55 amSan Francisco

15h 27m

2 stops

FAI12:22 amFairbanks

Mar 10

FAI1:30 amFairbanks

11h 34m

1 stop

SFO2:04 pmSan Francisco

$286

Delta

Mar 4

SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco

12h 07m

2 stops

FAI12:22 amFairbanks

Mar 10

FAI1:30 amFairbanks

14h 58m

2 stops

SFO5:28 pmSan Francisco

$291

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SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

2:39 pm-12:22 am

1 stop10h 43m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/10

1:30 am-4:03 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$280

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

9:55 am-12:22 am

2 stops15h 27m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/10

1:30 am-2:04 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$286

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

1:15 pm-12:22 am

2 stops12h 07m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/10

1:30 am-5:28 pm

2 stops14h 58m

$291

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

5:55 am-12:22 am

1 stop19h 27m

Fairbanks

Sun 3/1

1:27 am-3:51 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$341

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

5:55 am-12:22 am

2 stops19h 27m

Fairbanks

Sun 3/1

1:27 am-3:51 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$347

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

5:55 am-12:22 am

2 stops19h 27m

Fairbanks

Sun 3/1

1:27 am-8:27 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$352

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-12:50 am

1 stop19h 20m

Fairbanks

Thu 2/26

5:00 am-11:44 pm

2 stops17h 44m

$365

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

2:39 pm-12:08 am

2 stops10h 29m

Fairbanks

Wed 4/1

5:30 am-10:27 pm

1 stop15h 57m

$366

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

2:39 pm-12:08 am

2 stops10h 29m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/31

11:01 am-10:27 pm

2 stops10h 26m

$369

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:30 am-10:15 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/10

2:18 am-10:37 am

1 stop7h 19m

$381

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks?

The cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks from San Francisco is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $367, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Fairbanks, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $368.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Fairbanks?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Fairbanks from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Fairbanks for around $483 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Fairbanks from San Francisco for as low as $344 on momondo.

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

As of February 2026, prices for San Francisco to Fairbanks flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Fairbanks according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Fastest flight time	6h 51m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks takes 6h 51m

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

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How far is San Francisco to Fairbanks by plane?
A flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks will travel around 2131.0 mi. 6h 51m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Fairbanks Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Fairbanks Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Fairbanks Airport?
As of February 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Fairbanks Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco 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 Francisco to Fairbanks?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Francisco and Fairbanks, the leading airline is Alaska Airlines, making up 83% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Delta with 17%.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $167	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,157 reviews		Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $297	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,843 reviews		Search Alaska Airlines flights

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