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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Fairbanks

Find the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks within the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $144 or round trip flights from $289.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | San Francisco to Fairbanks

The distance between San Francisco and Fairbanks is about 3,453.26 km. It takes around 12 hours on average to fly from San Francisco to Fairbanks. The most popular month to Fairbanks is May. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price $144
Cheapest return ticket price $289
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel May
Flight distance 3,453.26 km
Average flight time 12 hours

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Fairbanks?

The cheapest time for San Francisco to Fairbanks flights: Sep 7 to Sep 14 — one way flight prices from $144.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Fairbanks (FAI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Fairbanks (FAI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $672.

  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Fairbanks (FAI)?

    It takes about 12 hours to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Fairbanks (FAI).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Fairbanks (FAI)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Fairbanks (FAI): United Airlines.

  • How many airports are there in Fairbanks (FAI)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Fairbanks (FAI): Fairbanks International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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