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

Alaska Airlines, United 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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7:00 am - 12:47 pmSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

6h 47m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

3:53 pm - 10:27 amFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

17h 34m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$453Alaska Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 4

11:00 am - 9:36 pmSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

11h 36m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:17 am - 6:01 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

15h 44m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$453Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 23

8:15 am - 8:28 pmSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

13h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:18 am - 1:48 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

10h 30m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$453Alaska Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 4

7:00 am - 12:47 pmSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

6h 47m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:25 pm - 1:48 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

15h 23m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$457Alaska Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 4

5:44 pm - 12:42 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

7h 58m1 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

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

11h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:42 am - 8:19 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

17h 37m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$458Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7

6:00 am - 12:42 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

19h 42m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:42 am - 8:19 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

17h 37m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$458Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6

4:10 pm - 2:36 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

11h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:45 am - 6:41 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

11h 56m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$625American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 21

4:10 pm - 2:36 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

11h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:45 am - 9:43 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

14h 58m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$631American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

4:10 pm - 2:36 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

11h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:36 am - 9:54 amFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

8h 18m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$631American Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24

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2:20 pm - 10:59 pmSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

9h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

1:00 am - 1:08 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

11h 08m1 stop Denver Intl

$815United Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 27

2:20 pm - 10:59 pmSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

9h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

1:00 am - 1:08 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

11h 08m1 stop Denver Intl

$815United Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 27

2:20 pm - 10:59 pmSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

9h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

1:00 am - 11:23 amFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

9h 23m1 stop Denver Intl

$845United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 27

5:33 am - 2:15 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

21h 42m2 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

$859American Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Fri, Aug 28

8:08 am - 2:15 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

19h 07m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:31 am - 11:22 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

16h 51m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles

$859American Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 28

5:36 pm - 12:34 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

7h 58m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:39 am - 12:57 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

10h 18m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,027Delta

Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 27

2:00 pm - 12:34 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

11h 34m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:39 am - 3:50 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

13h 11m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles

$1,033Delta

Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 27

2:36 pm - 12:34 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

10h 58m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:39 am - 12:14 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

9h 35m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$1,038Delta

Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 27

7:47 pm - 7:51 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

13h 04m1 stop Anchorage

7:01 am - 8:08 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

12h 07m1 stop Anchorage

$1,136Alaska Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16

2:36 pm - 12:34 amSFO San Francisco-FAI Fairbanks

10h 58m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:42 pm - 11:50 pmFAI Fairbanks-SFO San Francisco

8h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,145Delta

Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16

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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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Alaska Airlines

Dec 4

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

6h 47m

1 stop

FAI12:47 pmFairbanks

Dec 4

FAI3:53 pmFairbanks

17h 34m

1 stop

SFO10:27 amSan Francisco

$453

Alaska Airlines

Dec 4

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

14h 28m

1 stop

FAI8:28 pmFairbanks

Dec 5

FAI5:00 amFairbanks

12h 59m

2 stops

SFO6:59 pmSan Francisco

$457

Alaska Airlines

Dec 6

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

18h 18m

1 stop

FAI12:18 amFairbanks

Dec 12

FAI9:25 pmFairbanks

10h 35m

2 stops

SFO9:00 amSan Francisco

$462

Delta flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Fairbanks flight tickets

Delta

Dec 3

SFO5:44 pmSan Francisco

7h 58m

1 stop

FAI12:42 amFairbanks

Dec 6

FAI1:42 amFairbanks

6h 56m

1 stop

SFO9:38 amSan Francisco

$458

Delta

Dec 1

SFO7:05 amSan Francisco

18h 37m

2 stops

FAI12:42 amFairbanks

Dec 6

FAI1:42 amFairbanks

6h 56m

1 stop

SFO9:38 amSan Francisco

$464

Delta

Dec 1

SFO8:59 pmSan Francisco

28h 43m

1 stop

FAI12:42 amFairbanks

Dec 3

FAI1:42 amFairbanks

30h 16m

2 stops

SFO8:58 amSan Francisco

$465

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San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 12/4

7:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Fairbanks

Fri 12/4

3:53 pm-10:27 am

1 stop17h 34m

$453

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 10/23

11:00 am-9:36 pm

1 stop11h 36m

Fairbanks

Fri 10/23

1:17 am-6:01 pm

1 stop15h 44m

$453

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 12/4

8:15 am-8:28 pm

1 stop13h 13m

Fairbanks

Fri 12/4

2:18 am-1:48 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$453

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 12/4

7:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Fairbanks

Fri 12/4

9:25 pm-1:48 pm

2 stops15h 23m

$457

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San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

5:44 pm-12:42 am

1 stop7h 58m

Fairbanks

Fri 12/11

1:42 am-9:38 am

1 stop6h 56m

$458

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

2:15 pm-12:42 am

1 stop11h 27m

Fairbanks

Mon 12/7

1:42 am-8:19 pm

1 stop17h 37m

$458

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

6:00 am-12:42 am

1 stop19h 42m

Fairbanks

Sun 12/6

1:42 am-8:19 pm

1 stop17h 37m

$458

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 11/20

4:10 pm-2:36 am

2 stops11h 26m

Fairbanks

Sat 11/21

5:45 am-6:41 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$625

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 11/20

4:10 pm-2:36 am

2 stops11h 26m

Fairbanks

Fri 11/27

5:45 am-9:43 pm

1 stop14h 58m

$631

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 11/21

4:10 pm-2:36 am

2 stops11h 26m

Fairbanks

Tue 11/24

12:36 am-9:54 am

1 stop8h 18m

$631

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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 low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $468 to $620.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $453.

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 $443.

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 $588 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 10% 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?

When to book flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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Fastest flight time	7h 58m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks takes 7h 58m

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 58m 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 87% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Delta with 13%.

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 8,497 reviews		Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $297	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,790 reviews		Search Alaska Airlines flights

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