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$201 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Fairbanks

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Fairbanks (CHI-FAI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Fairbanks that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:59 am - 8:00 amORD-FAI
10h 01m1 stop
1:20 pm - 4:40 amFAI-ORD
12h 20m1 stop
$395Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 9
12:59 am - 12:00 pmORD-FAI
14h 01m1 stop
5:30 am - 6:40 amFAI-ORD
22h 10m1 stop
$401Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 4
12:59 am - 8:00 amORD-FAI
10h 01m1 stop
11:20 am - 4:40 amFAI-ORD
14h 20m1 stop
$402Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 19
7:00 am - 2:07 pmORD-FAI
10h 07m1 stop
10:05 pm - 8:34 amFAI-ORD
7h 29m1 stop
$404Delta
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Wed, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 20
12:59 am - 11:59 pmORD-FAI
26h 00m1 stop
11:20 am - 5:15 amFAI-ORD
14h 55m2 stops
$406Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 4
1:40 pm - 12:18 amORD-FAI
13h 38m2 stops
1:45 am - 1:05 pmFAI-ORD
8h 20m1 stop
$409Delta
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Wed, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 13
4:09 pm - 10:48 pmORD-FAI
9h 39m1 stop
9:10 pm - 6:17 amFAI-ORD
6h 07mnonstop
$582United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 2
4:20 pm - 7:53 pmORD-FAI
6h 33mnonstop
9:10 pm - 6:17 amFAI-ORD
6h 07mnonstop
$637United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 16
5:15 pm - 11:23 pmORD-FAI
9h 08m1 stop
12:33 am - 12:04 pmFAI-ORD
8h 31m1 stop
$682American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 6
1:15 pm - 1:16 amORD-FAI
15h 01m2 stops
12:33 am - 12:04 pmFAI-ORD
8h 31m1 stop
$702American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 6

Flights from Chicago to Fairbanks - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Fairbanks to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Fairbanks flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Fairbanks.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Fairbanks cost $286 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Fairbanks. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $487.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Fairbanks clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Fairbanks on a Thursday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks is January, where tickets cost $416 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of tickets is $844 and $736 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Fairbanks, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fairbanks?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Chicago to Fairbanks were found on Alaska Airlines ($395) and Delta ($404). Alaska Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $201.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Fairbanks?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks.
There is just one airline that flies from Chicago to Fairbanks direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $228.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Fairbanks per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Chicago and lands in Fairbanks, with an average flight time of 6h 33m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Fairbanks?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks take?

The average nonstop flight takes 6h 33m, covering a distance of 2,790 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Fairbanks?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 4:15 pm and will be landing in Fairbanks at 7:48 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Fairbanks?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Fairbanks jets off at 4:17 pm and lands at 7:50 pm.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$201
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 44% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks

When to book flights from Chicago to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Fairbanks based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Fairbanks

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks was $201 for a one-way ticket and $395 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Fairbanks?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Fairbanks. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Fairbanks.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Fairbanks flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Fairbanks.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Fairbanks on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $623 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $504 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Fairbanks.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fairbanks from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Fairbanks with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Fairbanks from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Fairbanks

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $316 or less one-way and $707 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Fairbanks?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Fairbanks, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Fairbanks

Monday

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Fairbanks to Chicago

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

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Top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Fairbanks

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Fairbanks. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9267 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
7.3Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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Seats lack shoulder and elbow room. The lady next to me was short and slightly heavy with knee problems, she kept jabbing me with her elbow while playing her game on her phone for 2 hours, the duration of the whole flight. It was frustrating and annoying! I was in the middle seat, there was no space to adjust to avoid her arm jabbing me.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jun 2024SEA - ONT
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Seats lack shoulder and elbow room. The lady next to me was short and slightly heavy with knee problems, she kept jabbing me with her elbow while playing her game on her phone for 2 hours, the duration of the whole flight. It was frustrating and annoying! I was in the middle seat, there was no space to adjust to avoid her arm jabbing me.

I was in second from last seat. My luggage was in row 15. I asked the stewardess if I could move up before the plane lands. There were 3 empty rows. She went on to explain to me, how no one was sitting there when the plane took off and there was no education on the exit doors. Blah, blah, blah. I said ok, S he kept over explaining to me. So whatever if that’s the rules. She went in the back to the other 2 stewards to tell them the entire conversation I just had with her. Not only could I hear her so could all the back rows of the plane. This was very unprofessional and inappropriate.

Soda cans were mini-size; snacks were teeny. Options for entertainment on trans-continent flights were bad - no seat screens and no way to support device (as seen on other airlines) so had to hold device in position. Just overall, not good (compared to United)

I like the big picture of the Eskimo on the tail of the plane.

The crew members were wonderful. When we encountered a little turbulence, the pilots let us know and provided an estimate of how long it would last. Another nice amenity: every seat has AC power outlets and USB ports. It was a 6-hour flight, which seems a bit much for a single-aisle jet: over 200 passengers with access to only 3 restrooms (assuming you time it right and won't be blocked in by beverage carts); food is mediocre, over-priced, and (if you failed to reserve a meal ahead of time) the flight attendants have to process food/meal sales in the aisle. To access any entertainment, you must use your own device to log on to the plane's wi-fi (or bring your own entertainment).

The crews on Alaska Airlines are really wonderful. They clearly know how to treat passengers with kindness and respect. During my trip, I discovered that my upgraded seat had been changed when reviewing my electronic boarding pass. When I questioned the change at the gate, the two staff members acknowledged that the change was odd, checked on their computer, and confirmed that I still had my upgraded seat (i.e., the electronic boarding pass was incorrect). I was impressed by how they seemed to be "in my corner" from the start, quickly investigated, and provided me with a paper boarding pass with the correct information "just in case." All that said, I was a bit disappointed that Alaska Airlines uses single-aisle jets with only four restrooms (3 at the back of the plane, one at the front (ostensibly reserved for crew and first class travelers). I would understand for short flights, but for a 6-hour flight from Seattle to Honolulu...really? I will stick with Hawaiian Airlines from now on.

Seats are more spacious than other airlines that have you packed like sardines.

The people who worked for Alaska Airlines, both on the ground at O'Hare and during the flight, made it remarkable for me. Their customer service is incredible; they're kind of like the Nordstrom of the sky.

We loved the extra legroom on the flight and the fact that we didn’t have any one beside us.Everything was a n time and satisfactory.

My baggage did not with me , which upset the item that were inside as gifts . Well over 24 hours .

3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

Really bad baggage handling. Had my Rimowa bag badly damaged at the latches.

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Fairbanks found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/28Sun
1 stopAlaska Airlines
12h 31mORD-FAI
$201
7/30Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
19h 30mORD-FAI
$202
7/2Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
22h 59mORD-FAI
$206
10/4Fri
2 stopsDelta
12h 52mMDW-FAI
$207
7/4Thu
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
19h 00mORD-FAI
$207
7/29Mon
1 stopDelta
11h 21mORD-FAI
$229
7/29Mon
1 stopDelta
11h 21mORD-FAI
$231
7/4Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 33mORD-FAI
$287
8/29Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 33mORD-FAI
$327
7/30Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 33mORD-FAI
$362

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Cabin classes:

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