Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Fairbanks vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks for specific travel dates.
2026-11-26
SFO - FAI
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
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2026-11-23
SFO - FAI
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
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2026-12-22
SFO - FAI
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
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2026-12-25
SFO - FAI
Economy | 2 Stops | 7 left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
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2026-11-22
SFO - FAI
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 17,500 Pts + $5.6
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2026-11-24
SFO - FAI
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 17,500 Pts + $5.6
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San Francisco to Fairbanks flight facts
Distance
2,146 mi
3,453 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Fairbanks is 1 hour behind San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Fairbanks
FAI · Fairbanks Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Fairbanks · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SFO - FAI
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
AA
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
SFO - FAI
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
AA
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SFO - FAI
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Fairbanks depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Cheapest Flights to FairbanksAward flights to the United States
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks.
San Francisco and Fairbanks are about 2,146 miles (3,453 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,146-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Fairbanks is 1 hour behind San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Fairbanks: Fairbanks Intl (FAI).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Fairbanks, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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