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

Delta and Alaska Airlines 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 March 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.

$185 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 $537 to $367. The lowest price recently found on this route was $342.

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7:00 am - 10:53 pm

SFO

FAI

16h 53m

1 stop

3:59 pm - 5:14 pm

FAI

SFO

24h 15m

1 stop

$342Alaska Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 29

1:35 pm - 1:44 am

SFO

FAI

13h 09m

1 stop

5:30 am - 8:14 pm

FAI

SFO

13h 44m

1 stop

$353Alaska Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 22

12:26 pm - 10:53 pm

SFO

FAI

11h 27m

1 stop

12:11 pm - 9:27 am

FAI

SFO

20h 16m

1 stop

$358Alaska Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27

11:13 am - 1:44 am

SFO

FAI

15h 31m

1 stop

5:00 am - 8:14 pm

FAI

SFO

14h 14m

2 stops

$362Alaska Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, May 2

7:40 am - 10:53 pm

SFO

FAI

16h 13m

2 stops

3:59 pm - 11:44 pm

FAI

SFO

6h 45m

1 stop

$364Alaska Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27

11:00 am - 12:40 am

SFO

FAI

14h 40m

2 stops

1:45 am - 5:21 pm

FAI

SFO

14h 36m

2 stops

$369Delta

Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, May 3

2:57 pm - 10:35 pm

SFO

FAI

8h 38m

1 stop

5:30 am - 9:23 pm

FAI

SFO

14h 53m

1 stop

$373Alaska Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 22

8:00 am - 10:35 pm

SFO

FAI

15h 35m

2 stops

5:30 am - 2:21 pm

FAI

SFO

7h 51m

1 stop

$378Alaska Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 22

7:00 am - 10:53 pm

SFO

FAI

16h 53m

1 stop

7:50 am - 11:40 pm

FAI

SFO

14h 50m

2 stops

$382Alaska Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30

1:45 pm - 6:58 am

SFO

FAI

18h 13m

2 stops

12:11 pm - 8:14 pm

FAI

SFO

7h 03m

1 stop

$384Alaska Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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Alaska Airlines

Apr 23

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

16h 53m

1 stop

FAI10:53 pmFairbanks

Apr 29

FAI3:59 pmFairbanks

24h 15m

1 stop

SFO5:14 pmSan Francisco

$342

Alaska Airlines

Apr 21

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

13h 09m

1 stop

FAI1:44 amFairbanks

Apr 22

FAI5:30 amFairbanks

13h 44m

1 stop

SFO8:14 pmSan Francisco

$353

Alaska Airlines

Apr 22

SFO12:26 pmSan Francisco

11h 27m

1 stop

FAI10:53 pmFairbanks

Apr 27

FAI12:11 pmFairbanks

20h 16m

1 stop

SFO9:27 amSan Francisco

$358

Delta flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Fairbanks flight tickets

Delta

Apr 28

SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco

12h 30m

2 stops

FAI12:40 amFairbanks

May 5

FAI1:45 amFairbanks

21h 14m

2 stops

SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco

$369

Delta

Apr 24

SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco

12h 30m

2 stops

FAI12:40 amFairbanks

Apr 30

FAI1:45 amFairbanks

14h 36m

2 stops

SFO5:21 pmSan Francisco

$402

Delta

Apr 17

SFO2:57 pmSan Francisco

10h 43m

1 stop

FAI12:40 amFairbanks

Apr 23

FAI1:45 amFairbanks

6h 37m

1 stop

SFO9:22 amSan Francisco

$410

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San Francisco

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-10:53 pm

1 stop16h 53m

Fairbanks

Wed 4/29

3:59 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$342

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

1:35 pm-1:44 am

1 stop13h 09m

Fairbanks

Wed 4/22

5:30 am-8:14 pm

1 stop13h 44m

$353

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

12:26 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop11h 27m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/27

12:11 pm-9:27 am

1 stop20h 16m

$358

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

11:13 am-1:44 am

1 stop15h 31m

Fairbanks

Sat 5/2

5:00 am-8:14 pm

2 stops14h 14m

$362

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San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

7:40 am-10:53 pm

2 stops16h 13m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/27

3:59 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$364

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

11:00 am-12:40 am

2 stops14h 40m

Fairbanks

Sun 5/3

1:45 am-5:21 pm

2 stops14h 36m

$369

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

2:57 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Fairbanks

Wed 4/22

5:30 am-9:23 pm

1 stop14h 53m

$373

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

8:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops15h 35m

Fairbanks

Wed 4/22

5:30 am-2:21 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$378

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-10:53 pm

1 stop16h 53m

Fairbanks

Thu 4/30

7:50 am-11:40 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$382

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

1:45 pm-6:58 am

2 stops18h 13m

Fairbanks

Sat 5/9

12:11 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$384

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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 $354, 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 $391.

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 $510 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.

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

You could potentially save up to 3% 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 14m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks takes 7h 14m

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 2131.8 mi. 7h 14m 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 March 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 8,357 reviews		Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $297	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,134 reviews		Search Alaska Airlines flights

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