Cheap flights from SMF to FAI (Sacramento Intl. to Fairbanks Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SMF to FAI starting at $185 One Way, $361 Round Trip

Prices starting at $361 for return flights and $185 for one-way flights to Fairbanks Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Sep 2
SMF
Sacramento
FAI
Fairbanks
$361 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$361
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 19 from Sacramento to Fairbanks, returning Tue, Sep 2, priced at $361 found 5 days ago
Tue, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 10
SMF
Sacramento
FAI
Fairbanks
$365 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$365
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 2 from Sacramento to Fairbanks, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $365 found 6 days ago
Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
SMF
Sacramento
FAI
Fairbanks
$395 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$395
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from Sacramento to Fairbanks, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $395 found 5 days ago
Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Sep 4
SMF
Sacramento
FAI
Fairbanks
$396 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$396
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 19 from Sacramento to Fairbanks, returning Thu, Sep 4, priced at $396 found 5 days ago
Mon, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 12
SMF
Sacramento
FAI
Fairbanks
$400 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$400
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 4 from Sacramento to Fairbanks, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $400 found 6 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Fairbanks Intl.

Airport Hotels near Fairbanks Intl.

Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
3 out of 5
1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,901 reviews)
"Wonderful property. The room was comfortable. Loved the ice cream service. The lunch was delicious. Breakfast was delicious and well managed. And LOVED the art and grounds."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

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Pike's Waterfront Lodge
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
3 out of 5
4920 Dale Rd, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
3 out of 5
4477 Pikes Landing Rd, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (350 reviews)
"A great setting on the edge of Fairbanks"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

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Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Fairbanks Hotels With Airport Transportation

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
3 out of 5
4920 Dale Rd, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
3 out of 5
575 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (863 reviews)
"The staff, one word - excellent! The only downfall was the bedding. There were dirty shoe marks on the freshly made bed as we arrived in our room - I asked about replacements for the top blankets and the staff at the front desk said no extra linens were available."

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

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Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks
Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks
2.5 out of 5
433 Harold Bentley Ave, Fairbanks, AK
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (777 reviews)
"The front desk staff was great!"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

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Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Fairbanks Hotels

Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
3 out of 5
95 10th Ave, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"I like it"

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

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Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
Wedgewood Resort
Wedgewood Resort
2.5 out of 5
212 Wedgewood Drive, Fairbanks, AK
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in Fairbanks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Fountainhead Antique ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (731 reviews)
"It was the perfect place to have a staycation away from the kids"

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

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Wedgewood Resort
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
2.5 out of 5
1908 Chena Landing Loop, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This was a very decent place. Has a gym, pool and laundry room--nice perks. You also get breakfast included. It is located in a very quiet area with easy access to whichever direction you want to go. Staff very nice and helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

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Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Fairbanks

Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
3 out of 5
575 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (863 reviews)
"The staff, one word - excellent! The only downfall was the bedding. There were dirty shoe marks on the freshly made bed as we arrived in our room - I asked about replacements for the top blankets and the staff at the front desk said no extra linens were available."

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

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Springhill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
3 out of 5
95 10th Ave, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"I like it"

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

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Clarion Hotel & Suites Fairbanks near Ft. Wainwright
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
2.5 out of 5
1908 Chena Landing Loop, Fairbanks, AK
Stay at this hotel in Fairbanks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This was a very decent place. Has a gym, pool and laundry room--nice perks. You also get breakfast included. It is located in a very quiet area with easy access to whichever direction you want to go. Staff very nice and helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

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Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SMF to Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI)?
With no nonstop flights servicing the route from Sacramento Airport to Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI), your best option is to go with a carrier that offers only one stopover. Rack up those air miles with Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines or United Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Fairbanks Intl. Airport?
Make the most of the opportunity to kick back and unwind on your journey from Sacramento to Fairbanks. The shortest flight time from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Fairbanks Intl. Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes, which gives you ample time to indulge in a tipple or get swept up in a good movie.
How many hours flight from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to FAI?
Settle in and get comfortable, because the average plane trip from SMF to Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) is 6 hours and 13 minutes. Watch a movie or two, put your nose in a book ... You'll have more than enough time to rest and unwind.
What airlines have the most flights from SMF to FAI?
If you're wanting to book with an airline that operates direct flights from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Fairbanks Intl. Airport, you won't have much luck. You'll have to book a flight with at least one stopover to get to Fairbanks.

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