Cheap Flights from San Jose to Fairbanks
Cheap Flights from San Jose to Fairbanks
Looking for cheap flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Fairbanks vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–22,000 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 Jose to Fairbanks for specific travel dates.
2026-11-27
SJC - FAI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-26
SJC - FAI
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-27
SJC - FAI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 15,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-25
SJC - FAI
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 17,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
SJC - FAI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-26
SJC - FAI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,000 Pts + $11.2
San Jose to Fairbanks flight facts
Distance
2,171 mi
3,494 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 Jose.
Airports in San Jose
SJC · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl
Airports in Fairbanks
FAI · Fairbanks Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Fairbanks · San Francisco is 30 mi from San Jose
Premium cabin flights from San Jose to Fairbanks
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SJC - FAI
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 30,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
SJC - FAI
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 30,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
SJC - FAI
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $11.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Jose 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.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Jose to Fairbanks.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Jose to Fairbanks.
San Jose and Fairbanks are about 2,171 miles (3,494 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,171-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 Jose.
Departures from San Jose: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl (SJC). 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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