How to find cheap flights to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Right now, C$294 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Fairbanks International Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to FAI for C$525.
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To find cheap tickets to Fairbanks, where Fairbanks International Airport is located, book four months ahead. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
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Search for plane tickets to Fairbanks International Airport that have one stop or more. Indirect routes are often cheaper. Once your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Fairbanks
September is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Fairbanks.
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to FAI.
July is the most popular month for flights to FAI. Visit then if you're eager to experience Fairbanks at its liveliest.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Fairbanks then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you head off. July brings the warmest days in Fairbanks, with averages of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -33ºC (-27ºF) to -8ºC (18ºF).
January gives you the best chance of sunshine. With four days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Fairbanks.
June brings the wettest weather. You can expect around eight days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Flying to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): What you need to know
Get to Fairbanks without any stops. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Fairbanks International Airport:
Warbelows Air Ventures offers the most punctual service. Up to 88% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule, making it a wise choice when reserving your FAI plane ticket.
When you touch down at FAI, you'll be in the UTC-8 timezone.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to FAI? These hotels near Fairbanks International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Kick off your Fairbanks trip sooner by picking up a car rental in FAI. Enterprise, Budget and Alamo are well-known suppliers to take your pick of here.
Fairbanks International Airport has an on-time rating of 73%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Fairbanks from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
The distance from FAI to central Fairbanks is about 10 kilometres.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to FAI, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.
Expect the trip to take about 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Fairbanks has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Fairbanks highlights
Step off your flight to Fairbanks and make your way to these well-known attractions:
Aurora Park: A classic place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is around 2 kilometres north of the city centre.
Fairbanks Community Garden: Take some time out here while exploring Fairbanks. You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres east of the centre.
Birch Hill Ski & Snowboard Area: This will also be a trip highlight. A memorable landmark, it's around 8 kilometres east of the heart of Fairbanks.
How to get to Eielson Air Force Base from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Starting your trip in Eielson Air Force Base? From FAI, it takes around 40 minutes to drive there. The city is about 48 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to North Pole
North Pole is located around 26 kilometres from Fairbanks International Airport. If that's your destination, the ride by public transport takes about 3 hours 45 minutes.
It'll take you 25 minutes or so to drive to North Pole.
Explore more of the United States
The United States isn't short of places to explore. Carry on to College, located about 5 kilometres north-east of Fairbanks. University of Alaska Museum of the North, World Ice Art Championships - Ice Alaska and UAF Trail System are a few of its must-sees.
About 8 kilometres north-west of Fairbanks, Ester is worth going out of your way for. Some of the best reasons to visit include Calypso Farm and Ecology Centre, Ursa Major Distilling and Ester gold camp.
