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$201 Find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks departing on 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks (ORD-FAI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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 - 7:00 amORD-FAI
9h 01m1 stop
1:00 pm - 9:00 amFAI-ORD
17h 00m1 stop
$395Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 9
12:59 am - 12:00 pmORD-FAI
14h 01m1 stop
10:03 pm - 9:00 amFAI-ORD
7h 57m1 stop
$401Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 15
3:50 pm - 8:54 pmORD-FAI
8h 04m1 stop
10:05 pm - 8:34 amFAI-ORD
7h 29m1 stop
$404Delta
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Fri, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 23
12:59 am - 1:30 pmORD-FAI
15h 31m1 stop
1:20 pm - 5:15 amFAI-ORD
12h 55m2 stops
$407Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 15
7:00 am - 2:07 pmORD-FAI
10h 07m1 stop
10:05 pm - 12:41 pmFAI-ORD
11h 36m2 stops
$409Delta
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Fri, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 23
3:50 pm - 12:18 amORD-FAI
11h 28m2 stops
10:05 pm - 2:48 pmFAI-ORD
13h 43m2 stops
$414Delta
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Fri, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 23
7:05 pm - 1:16 amORD-FAI
9h 11m1 stop
12:33 am - 12:04 pmFAI-ORD
8h 31m1 stop
$542American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 22 - Sun, Aug 4
4:17 pm - 7:50 pmORD-FAI
6h 33mnonstop
9:10 pm - 6:17 amFAI-ORD
6h 07mnonstop
$573United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 23
4:17 pm - 7:50 pmORD-FAI
6h 33mnonstop
8:57 pm - 6:00 amFAI-ORD
6h 03mnonstop
$597United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 26 - Wed, Jul 31
5:15 pm - 11:23 pmORD-FAI
9h 08m1 stop
12:33 am - 12:04 pmFAI-ORD
8h 31m1 stop
$612American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 8 - Sun, Jul 14

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Alaska Airlines ($201) and Delta ($202). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Alaska Airlines ($395) and Delta ($404).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Fairbanks?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks.
There is just one airline that flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $240.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Fairbanks per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Fairbanks from Chicago O'Hare Airport is typically 6h 33m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,776 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

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

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

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

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Low season

April

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$201
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks?

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

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Fairbanks?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Fairbanks.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 $612 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 $495 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fairbanks from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and FAI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks

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

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Fairbanks to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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Top 4 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9254 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
7.3Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
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Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

6.0 GoodKyndra Homuth, Jun 2024SFO - PDX
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Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

The crew was the best I’ve had the experience of flying with. A misbehaving child was making things difficult for me with bopping my tray table, taking my snack, and continually tapping or bumping me. The crew quietly and respectfully moved me to another seat, and thanked me for my patience. They couldn’t have been more kind. Their professionalism really stood out to me and I am more than happy to leave a great review for them!

It was okay. Gate crew could be better organized. Wheelchair service for my mother was late as we deplaned. Flight crew was alright. I’ve seen better and worse.

I would have appreciated notification that our flight was moved to another gate LAST MINUTE so that we would not have missed it. We got no such notice and had to spend another night to catch an available flight in the morning, which was huge inconvenience. We will never fly Alaska again.

Great! Wish we had more Alaska flight options in MSP

I was happy with my whole experience, and it was a smooth flight. Thank you

Flight was delayed 2 hours. It was too cold inside the cabin. My seat mate had no jacket so she was shivering the entire flight. The stewardess says there’s no available blanket.

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
9/6Fri
1 stopDelta
10h 07mORD-FAI
$202
9/6Fri
2 stopsDelta
11h 28mORD-FAI
$207
7/4Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
19h 30mORD-FAI
$231
7/29Mon
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
17h 38mORD-FAI
$236
8/4Sun
1 stopAlaska Airlines
12h 31mORD-FAI
$270
6/26Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
12h 31mORD-FAI
$273
7/4Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 33mORD-FAI
$287
7/30Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 33mORD-FAI
$362
7/3Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 33mORD-FAI
$406

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/15Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 01mORD-FAI
6/23Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
29h 37mFAI-ORD
$619
6/15Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 01mORD-FAI
6/23Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
19h 15mFAI-ORD
$692
6/15Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 01mORD-FAI
6/22Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 40mFAI-ORD
$767
6/15Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 08mORD-FAI
6/22Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 54mFAI-ORD
$1,917

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Chicago O'Hare Airport - Fairbanks Flights

Departure:

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)United States

Destination:

Fairbanks (FAI)United States

Return flight deals:

Fairbanks - Chicago O'Hare Airport

Cabin classes:

$1,775
$2,142
$1,654
$487