What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

How long does it take to fly to Fairbanks?

The flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Baltimore (a popular airport in Washington, D.C.) to Fairbanks (the most popular airport in Fairbanks), then the flight time is 12h 27m on average. If you fly from Washington, D.C. (another popular airport in Washington, D.C.) to Fairbanks, then the average flight time is 15h 20m.

What airlines fly to Fairbanks?

Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Fairbanks from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Fairbanks. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Fairbanks on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks Airport?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks Airport?

There are 3 operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. 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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4:40 pm - 12:15 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-FAI Fairbanks

11h 35m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:30 am - 3:34 pmFAI Fairbanks-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10h 04m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$424Delta

Fri, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 24

4:40 pm - 12:15 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-FAI Fairbanks

11h 35m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:30 am - 3:34 pmFAI Fairbanks-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10h 04m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$424Delta

Thu, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 23

4:40 pm - 12:15 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-FAI Fairbanks

11h 35m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:30 am - 3:34 pmFAI Fairbanks-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10h 04m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$424Delta

Sun, Jan 10 - Fri, Jan 15

4:45 pm - 12:45 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-FAI Fairbanks

12h 00m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:50 am - 3:23 pmFAI Fairbanks-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

9h 33m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$424Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26

5:05 pm - 12:06 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-FAI Fairbanks

23h 01m2 stops Portland Anchorage

8:00 am - 9:59 pmFAI Fairbanks-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

9h 59m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$430Alaska Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

5:05 pm - 12:44 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-FAI Fairbanks

35h 39m2 stops Portland Anchorage

8:00 am - 9:59 pmFAI Fairbanks-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

9h 59m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$432Alaska Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

7:02 am - 3:08 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FAI Fairbanks

12h 06m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:07 pm - 5:44 amFAI Fairbanks-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9h 37m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$464Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 4

3:57 pm - 2:35 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks

14h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:00 am - 11:18 pmFAI Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington

12h 18m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Charlotte Douglas

$565American Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

12:15 pm - 10:50 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks

14h 35m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:50 am - 11:58 pmFAI Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington

14h 08m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Charlotte Douglas

$565American Airlines

Thu, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 24

5:00 am - 3:08 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks

14h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:06 pm - 11:01 amFAI Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington

14h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$595American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

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7:25 am - 1:32 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FAI Fairbanks

10h 07m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:50 am - 11:16 pmFAI Fairbanks-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 26m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$500Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 5

12:32 pm - 12:30 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-FAI Fairbanks

15h 58m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:50 am - 11:07 pmFAI Fairbanks-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

17h 17m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$570Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14

11:44 am - 12:30 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FAI Fairbanks

16h 46m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:50 am - 11:16 pmFAI Fairbanks-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 26m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$570Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14

12:32 pm - 12:30 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-FAI Fairbanks

15h 58m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:50 am - 11:07 pmFAI Fairbanks-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

17h 17m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$590Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14

7:02 am - 1:37 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FAI Fairbanks

22h 35m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:52 pm - 11:59 pmFAI Fairbanks-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 07m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$611Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

7:02 am - 8:46 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FAI Fairbanks

29h 44m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Anchorage

8:08 am - 11:59 pmFAI Fairbanks-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 51m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$613Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

7:02 am - 8:46 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-FAI Fairbanks

29h 44m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Anchorage

2:52 pm - 5:40 amFAI Fairbanks-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 48m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$613Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

2:12 pm - 1:37 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks

15h 25m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:06 pm - 10:14 amFAI Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington

14h 08m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Charlotte Douglas

$710American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

3:12 pm - 1:37 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-FAI Fairbanks

14h 25m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:06 pm - 10:55 amFAI Fairbanks-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

14h 49m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Charlotte Douglas

$827American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

4:04 pm - 1:37 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks

13h 33m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:06 pm - 11:01 amFAI Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington

14h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$835American Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 6

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Delta flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

Our best Delta deals on Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks flight tickets

Delta

Feb 19

DCA4:40 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 35m

1 stop

FAI12:15 amFairbanks

Feb 24

FAI1:30 amFairbanks

10h 04m

1 stop

DCA3:34 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$424

Delta

Oct 30

IAD10:14 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 31m

2 stops

FAI12:45 amFairbanks

Nov 3

FAI1:50 amFairbanks

14h 16m

1 stop

IAD8:06 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$430

Delta

Oct 30

IAD8:13 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 32m

2 stops

FAI12:45 amFairbanks

Nov 3

FAI1:50 amFairbanks

18h 52m

2 stops

IAD12:42 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$435

Alaska Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks flight tickets

Alaska Airlines

Jan 30

DCA5:05 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

35h 39m

2 stops

FAI12:44 amFairbanks

Feb 3

FAI8:00 amFairbanks

9h 59m

1 stop

DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$432

Alaska Airlines

Jan 30

DCA5:05 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

23h 01m

2 stops

FAI12:06 pmFairbanks

Feb 3

FAI5:07 amFairbanks

34h 53m

2 stops

DCA8:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$433

Alaska Airlines

Jan 30

DCA5:05 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

35h 39m

2 stops

FAI12:44 amFairbanks

Feb 3

FAI11:19 amFairbanks

30h 40m

2 stops

DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$436

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DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - FAI Fairbanks

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/19

4:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop11h 35m

Fairbanks

Wed 2/24

1:30 am-3:34 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$424

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - FAI Fairbanks

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/18

4:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop11h 35m

Fairbanks

Tue 2/23

1:30 am-3:34 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$424

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - FAI Fairbanks

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/10

4:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop11h 35m

Fairbanks

Fri 1/15

1:30 am-3:34 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$424

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Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - FAI Fairbanks

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/24

4:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop12h 00m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/26

1:50 am-3:23 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$424

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - FAI Fairbanks

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/30

5:05 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Fairbanks

Wed 2/3

8:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$430

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - FAI Fairbanks

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/30

5:05 pm-12:44 am

2 stops35h 39m

Fairbanks

Wed 2/3

8:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$432

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - FAI Fairbanks

IADFAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/30

7:02 am-3:08 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Fairbanks

Wed 11/4

4:07 pm-5:44 am

1 stop9h 37m

$464

BaltimoreFairbanks

BWI Baltimore/Washington - FAI Fairbanks

BWIFAI

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/3

3:57 pm-2:35 am

2 stops14h 38m

Fairbanks

Mon 12/7

7:00 am-11:18 pm

2 stops12h 18m

$565

BaltimoreFairbanks

BWI Baltimore/Washington - FAI Fairbanks

BWIFAI

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/18

12:15 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Fairbanks

Wed 2/24

5:50 am-11:58 pm

2 stops14h 08m

$565

BaltimoreFairbanks

BWI Baltimore/Washington - FAI Fairbanks

BWIFAI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/21

5:00 am-3:08 pm

2 stops14h 08m

Fairbanks

Tue 10/27

4:06 pm-11:01 am

2 stops14h 55m

$595

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks?

The cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks from Washington, D.C. is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $471, 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 Washington, D.C. averaging around $505.

Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks flight.

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Best Price Found	$253
Fastest flight time	12h 27m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Fairbanks from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $253. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $424.

The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks takes 12h 27m

There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks. There are no popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

How far is Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks by plane?
A flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks will travel around 3267.2 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 12h 27m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks Airport?
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Washington, D.C. and Fairbanks, the leading airline is Alaska Airlines, making up 60% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Delta with 40%.

Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

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Delta	PriceFrom $300	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,610 reviews	Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $378	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,986 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $544	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,251 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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