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

Alaska Airlines 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 June 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.

$228 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $981 to $610. The lowest price recently found on this route was $415.

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6:22 pm - 9:04 am

SFO

FAI

15h 42m

1 stop

1:49 pm - 5:23 pm

FAI

SFO

26h 34m

1 stop

$415Alaska Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 30

1:54 pm - 1:48 am

SFO

FAI

12h 54m

1 stop

7:09 am - 5:23 pm

FAI

SFO

9h 14m

1 stop

$417Alaska Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25

8:05 pm - 1:47 pm

SFO

FAI

18h 42m

1 stop

2:42 pm - 9:36 am

FAI

SFO

17h 54m

1 stop

$418Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 24

6:22 pm - 11:05 am

SFO

FAI

17h 43m

1 stop

5:10 am - 3:49 pm

FAI

SFO

9h 39m

2 stops

$421Alaska Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 1

12:10 pm - 8:40 pm

SFO

FAI

9h 30m

2 stops

9:44 pm - 5:23 pm

FAI

SFO

18h 39m

1 stop

$422Alaska Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 30

2:00 pm - 1:47 pm

SFO

FAI

24h 47m

1 stop

1:39 am - 7:43 pm

FAI

SFO

17h 04m

2 stops

$424Delta

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 21

7:03 am - 8:40 pm

SFO

FAI

14h 37m

2 stops

5:10 am - 5:58 pm

FAI

SFO

11h 48m

2 stops

$427Alaska Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 1

2:36 pm - 12:34 am

SFO

FAI

10h 58m

2 stops

1:39 am - 9:19 pm

FAI

SFO

18h 40m

2 stops

$429Delta

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23

7:00 am - 10:54 pm

SFO

FAI

16h 54m

1 stop

5:10 am - 5:23 pm

FAI

SFO

11h 13m

1 stop

$451Alaska Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1

3:51 pm - 1:48 am

SFO

FAI

10h 57m

2 stops

5:10 am - 5:23 pm

FAI

SFO

11h 13m

1 stop

$453Alaska Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 20

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Delta flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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Delta

Sep 13

SFO8:05 pmSan Francisco

18h 42m

1 stop

FAI1:47 pmFairbanks

Sep 24

FAI2:42 pmFairbanks

17h 54m

1 stop

SFO9:36 amSan Francisco

$418

Delta

Aug 19

SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco

24h 47m

1 stop

FAI1:47 pmFairbanks

Aug 21

FAI1:39 amFairbanks

17h 04m

2 stops

SFO7:43 pmSan Francisco

$424

Delta

Aug 20

SFO2:36 pmSan Francisco

10h 58m

2 stops

FAI12:34 amFairbanks

Aug 23

FAI1:39 amFairbanks

18h 40m

2 stops

SFO9:19 pmSan Francisco

$429

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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

Alaska Airlines

Aug 22

SFO6:22 pmSan Francisco

15h 42m

1 stop

FAI9:04 amFairbanks

Aug 30

FAI1:49 pmFairbanks

26h 34m

1 stop

SFO5:23 pmSan Francisco

$415

Alaska Airlines

Aug 19

SFO1:54 pmSan Francisco

12h 54m

1 stop

FAI1:48 amFairbanks

Aug 25

FAI7:09 amFairbanks

9h 14m

1 stop

SFO5:23 pmSan Francisco

$417

Alaska Airlines

Aug 28

SFO6:22 pmSan Francisco

17h 43m

1 stop

FAI11:05 amFairbanks

Sep 1

FAI5:10 amFairbanks

9h 39m

2 stops

SFO3:49 pmSan Francisco

$421

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Sat 8/22

6:22 pm-9:04 am

1 stop15h 42m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/30

1:49 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop26h 34m

$415

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SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

1:54 pm-1:48 am

1 stop12h 54m

Fairbanks

Tue 8/25

7:09 am-5:23 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$417

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

8:05 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop18h 42m

Fairbanks

Thu 9/24

2:42 pm-9:36 am

1 stop17h 54m

$418

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 8/28

6:22 pm-11:05 am

1 stop17h 43m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/1

5:10 am-3:49 pm

2 stops9h 39m

$421

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

12:10 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/30

9:44 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$422

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

2:00 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop24h 47m

Fairbanks

Fri 8/21

1:39 am-7:43 pm

2 stops17h 04m

$424

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 8/28

7:03 am-8:40 pm

2 stops14h 37m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/1

5:10 am-5:58 pm

2 stops11h 48m

$427

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

2:36 pm-12:34 am

2 stops10h 58m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/23

1:39 am-9:19 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$429

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

7:00 am-10:54 pm

1 stop16h 54m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/1

5:10 am-5:23 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$451

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

3:51 pm-1:48 am

2 stops10h 57m

Fairbanks

Thu 8/20

5:10 am-5:23 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$453

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

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 October is another great option to travel to Fairbanks, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $418.

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 $575 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 $342 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 26% 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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Fastest flight time	7h 39m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks takes 7h 39m

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 39m 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 June 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 86% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Delta with 14%.

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 8,407 reviews		Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $297	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,525 reviews		Search Alaska Airlines flights

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