Cheap Flights from PHX to FAI: When to Fly from Phoenix to Fairbanks

 

The cheapest times to fly from PHX to FAI are

• January 8th to February 25th (except the week of February 5th)
• April 16th to May 6th
• June 11th to July 22nd
• August 6th to August 19th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from PHX to FAI is early to mid July. Prices can be as high as $1066 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $327 for Tuesday flights around early to mid July.

 

When to Fly to Fairbanks

Flying from Phoenix, AZ (PHX) to Fairbanks, AK (FAI) will usually cost between $383 to $668 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid July with an average ticket price of $393. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $727. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $334 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $438 can be considered a good price for a round-trip PHX to FAI flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the PHX to FAI route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the PHX to FAI flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Phoenix. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.1, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $82 (16%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $418. Return trip prices are from the FAI to PHX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from PHX to FAI can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 43 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from PHX to FAI? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Ravn Alaska, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Fairbanks International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2635 miles or 4241 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from PHX to FAI?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop PHX to FAI flight is about 5 hour 43 minutes.

How many flights go between Phoenix, AZ and Fairbanks, AK?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 80 available flights from PHX to FAI.

 

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