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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 369 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Fairbanks.369 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fairbanks International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 369 €, select.
Fairbanks.369 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fairbanks International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 369 €, select.
Fairbanks.369 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fairbanks International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 369 €, select.
Fairbanks.370 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fairbanks International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 370 €, select.
Fairbanks.370 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fairbanks International on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 370 €, select.
Fairbanks.378 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fairbanks International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 378 €, select.
Fairbanks.379 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fairbanks International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 379 €, select.
Fairbanks.409 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fairbanks International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 409 €, select.
Fairbanks.430 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Fairbanks International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 430 €, select.
Fairbanks.436 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 26 May, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fairbanks International on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 436 €, select.
Fairbanks.496 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Thu, 8 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fairbanks International on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 496 €, select.
Fairbanks.522 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fairbanks International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 522 €, select.
Fairbanks.561 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fairbanks International on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 561 €, select.
Fairbanks.587 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Fairbanks International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 587 €, select.
Fairbanks.785 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fairbanks International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 785 €, select.
Fairbanks.822 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Fairbanks International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Fairbanks International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 822 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Fairbanks International flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Chicago to Fairbanks International: Alternative routes

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Fairbanks International

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Chicago to Fairbanks: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found369 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time6 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Fairbanks International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Fairbanks International is 369 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Fairbanks International.
United flies direct from Chicago to Fairbanks International.
As of July 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Chicago to Fairbanks International.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks International is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport on Friday, 13 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Fairbanks International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Fairbanks is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): What you need to know

  • Your trip gets off the ground at Chicago's main airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) departing from this base.

  • The average duration of a direct Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport flight is 5 hours 30 minutes.

  • Fairbanks is three hours behind Chicago. Fairbanks International Airport is located in Fairbanks, which is in the UTC-9 timezone.

  • You can pick from 3 direct services a week between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). This is the busiest route, with United Airlines offering a 4:09pm departure from ORD to FAI.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to FAI. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like spring break and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • You can lock in a direct flight from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport with United Airlines. This top carrier operates services from ORD.

  • Most passengers choose to book seats with United between ORD and FAI.

  • ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:

  • Of the flights that depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% touch down on time at their destination.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to FAI flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.

  • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • The trip to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.

  • Make catching an early Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At RFD, that figure is 71%.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

  • Reserve a hotel near FAI if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport flight.

  • FAI is located at University Ave..

Getting from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to central Fairbanks

  • From Fairbanks International Airport, central Fairbanks is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport is 176 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 369 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap flights from Chicago to FAI, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.

  • The best month for finding cheap Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Chicago to FAI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Hunt for savings on a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). Visit Fairbanks in December for a quieter experience.

  • When booking your Chicago to FAI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Fairbanks, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Fairbanks International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -33ºC (-27ºF) and -8ºC (18ºF).

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