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

Alaska Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers 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 August 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.

$249 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks in 2026

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6:48 pm - 1:50 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

8h 02m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:45 am - 1:55 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

7h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$423Alaska Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22

3:08 pm - 9:37 pmSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

7h 29m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:36 am - 12:07 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

10h 31m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$423Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

3:08 pm - 9:37 pmSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

7h 29m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:40 am - 8:43 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

9h 03m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$427Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23

5:45 pm - 12:53 pmSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

20h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:04 pm - 9:49 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

8h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$446Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26

2:15 pm - 12:42 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

11h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:42 am - 9:38 amFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

6h 56m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$458Delta

Sun, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 11

6:23 am - 1:32 pmSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

8h 09m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:30 pm - 11:51 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

8h 21m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$458Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30

5:45 pm - 12:45 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

8h 00m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:50 am - 11:56 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

21h 06m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$458Delta

Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 16

3:26 pm - 10:46 pmSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

8h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 am - 10:45 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

16h 15m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$645American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

10:25 am - 1:35 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

16h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:00 am - 10:56 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

13h 56m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$645American Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 25

3:07 pm - 1:50 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

11h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:12 am - 11:08 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

12h 56m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$648Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22

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6:22 pm - 9:04 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

15h 42m1 stop Anchorage

4:08 pm - 10:59 amFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

17h 51m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$865Alaska Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 28

6:22 pm - 9:04 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

15h 42m1 stop Anchorage

5:30 am - 3:56 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

9h 26m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$865Alaska Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 28

6:22 pm - 11:05 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

17h 43m1 stop Anchorage

1:51 pm - 2:27 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

23h 36m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$869Alaska Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 28

6:22 pm - 11:05 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

17h 43m1 stop Anchorage

1:51 pm - 11:28 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

8h 37m2 stops Anchorage Portland

$869Alaska Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 28

7:13 am - 12:34 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

18h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:42 pm - 8:01 amFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

16h 19m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles

$1,076Delta

Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 4

7:13 am - 12:34 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

18h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:39 am - 10:15 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

19h 36m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles

$1,076Delta

Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 4

8:08 am - 1:48 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

18h 40m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:31 am - 10:39 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

16h 08m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles

$1,084American Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31

7:13 am - 12:34 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

18h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:42 pm - 8:01 amFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

16h 19m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles

$1,091Delta

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

6:21 pm - 1:48 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

8h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:28 am - 9:37 amFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

7h 09m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,104American Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 30

8:08 am - 1:48 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

18h 40m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:31 am - 10:20 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

15h 49m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,113American Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30

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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to Fairbanks flight tickets

Alaska Airlines

Nov 17

SFO6:48 pmSan Francisco

8h 02m

1 stop

FAI1:50 amFairbanks

Nov 22

FAI5:45 amFairbanks

7h 10m

1 stop

SFO1:55 pmSan Francisco

$423

Alaska Airlines

Nov 18

SFO3:08 pmSan Francisco

7h 29m

1 stop

FAI9:37 pmFairbanks

Nov 23

FAI10:40 amFairbanks

9h 03m

2 stops

SFO8:43 pmSan Francisco

$427

Alaska Airlines

Oct 20

SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco

20h 08m

1 stop

FAI12:53 pmFairbanks

Oct 26

FAI12:04 pmFairbanks

8h 45m

1 stop

SFO9:49 pmSan Francisco

$446

Delta flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Fairbanks flight tickets

Delta

Sep 24

SFO6:23 amSan Francisco

8h 09m

1 stop

FAI1:32 pmFairbanks

Sep 30

FAI2:30 pmFairbanks

8h 21m

1 stop

SFO11:51 pmSan Francisco

$458

Delta

Dec 3

SFO12:05 pmSan Francisco

13h 37m

2 stops

FAI12:42 amFairbanks

Dec 7

FAI1:42 amFairbanks

11h 10m

2 stops

SFO1:52 pmSan Francisco

$469

Delta

Sep 19

SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco

24h 17m

1 stop

FAI1:32 pmFairbanks

Sep 25

FAI2:30 pmFairbanks

18h 04m

1 stop

SFO9:34 amSan Francisco

$479

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San Francisco

Tue 11/17

6:48 pm-1:50 am

1 stop8h 02m

Fairbanks

Sun 11/22

5:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$423

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 11/18

3:08 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Fairbanks

Sun 11/22

12:36 am-12:07 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$423

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 11/18

3:08 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Fairbanks

Mon 11/23

10:40 am-8:43 pm

2 stops9h 03m

$427

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 10/20

5:45 pm-12:53 pm

1 stop20h 08m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/26

12:04 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$446

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

2:15 pm-12:42 am

1 stop11h 27m

Fairbanks

Fri 12/11

1:42 am-9:38 am

1 stop6h 56m

$458

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

6:23 am-1:32 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Fairbanks

Wed 9/30

2:30 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$458

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

5:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Fairbanks

Fri 10/16

1:50 am-11:56 pm

1 stop21h 06m

$458

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

3:26 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/21

5:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$645

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Mon 1/18

10:25 am-1:35 am

1 stop16h 10m

Fairbanks

Mon 1/25

8:00 am-10:56 pm

1 stop13h 56m

$645

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 11/17

3:07 pm-1:50 am

2 stops11h 43m

Fairbanks

Sun 11/22

9:12 am-11:08 pm

2 stops12h 56m

$648

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $410 to $730.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $423.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks?

The cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks from San Francisco is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $361, 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 San Francisco averaging around $496.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 $601 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 $283 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 40% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Fairbanks flight.

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

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Best Price Found	$249
Fastest flight time	7h 08m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Fairbanks from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $249. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Fairbanks found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $423.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks takes 7h 08m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Fairbanks

How far is San Francisco to Fairbanks by plane?
A flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks will travel around 2131.8 mi. 7h 08m 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 August 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 88% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Delta with 12%.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $148	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,530 reviews		Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $297	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,841 reviews		Search Alaska Airlines flights

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