How to find cheap flights to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Fairbanks International Airport is $1,122. A round-trip plane ticket to FAI right now is $1,819.
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To find cheap tickets to Fairbanks, where Fairbanks International Airport is located, book four months before you travel. That's the general recommendation for landing the best deals.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Fairbanks. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your trip, along with different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Fairbanks International Airport that have a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can help you save. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Fairbanks
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Fairbanks is usually September.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to FAI.
July is the most popular month for flights to FAI. Go then if you're eager to experience Fairbanks at its liveliest.
Travel in December if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Fairbanks are typically more affordable.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Fairbanks is warmest in July, averaging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -33ºC (-27ºF) to -8ºC (18ºF).
With three days of rain on average, May is the driest month in Fairbanks.
The wettest time of year is August. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around eight days of rainfall.
Travelling to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Fairbanks International Airport, these popular airlines make getting to Fairbanks easy:
Consider booking your FAI plane ticket with Warbelows Air Ventures. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 88% of flights into this hub touching down on time.
Once you arrive at FAI, you'll be in the UTC-9 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Fairbanks International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to FAI:
Fairbanks International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This number reflects how often departing flights from FAI arrive at their destination as planned.
Getting to central Fairbanks from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Central Fairbanks is about 18 kilometres from FAI.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to FAI.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
If you're eager to stay close to the action in Fairbanks, drop your bags at one of these top hotels:
Fairbanks highlights
Put these popular sights on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Fairbanks:
Aurora Park: Offering a classic introduction to what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 kilometres northwest of the centre.
Birch Hill Ski & Snowboard Area: Need one more reason to visit Fairbanks? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 5 kilometres northeast of the city centre.
How to get to Eielson Air Force Base from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
The nearby city of Eielson Air Force Base is about 48 kilometres from FAI. Reaching the centre by taxi or ride-share usually takes around 40 minutes.
Travelling from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to North Pole
If North Pole is your destination, public transport takes around 3 hours 45 minutes from Fairbanks International Airport. This city is about 26 kilometres from FAI.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 25 minutes.