The average price of a 7-day trip to Fairbanks is $1,651 for a solo traveler, $2,965 for a couple, and $5,559 for a family of 4. Fairbanks hotels range from $65 to $297 per night with an average of $115, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $660 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are between $726 and $1,216 per person for economy flights and $2,278 to $3,816 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $94 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Fairbanks, AK, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FAI and stay in a Fairbanks hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- March 26th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of August 27th and September 3rd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fairbanks is usually mid to late September.
Average Fairbanks Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fairbanks for a week is $1,258-$2,568($180-$367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,058 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $116 to $142 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fairbanks for a week is $2,594-$4,600($371-$657 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,116 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $116 to $142 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fairbanks for a week is $4,036-$8,184($577-$1,169 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,232 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $220 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $186 to $199 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fairbanks
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fairbanks? The cheapest trip to Fairbanks is about $105 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $56.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Fairbanks for a week is $733-$1,791($105-$256 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,058 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fairbanks for a week is $1,346-$3,192($192-$456 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,116 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fairbanks for a week is $2,632-$6,384($376-$912 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,232 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Fairbanks cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fairbanks Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fairbanks.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fairbanks for a week is $2,523-$11,881($360-$1,697 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $83 to $207 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,060 to $2,116 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $660 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fairbanks for a week is $4,164-$15,446($595-$2,207 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $166 to $414 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,120 to $4,232 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $660 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fairbanks for a week is $8,328-$26,734($1,190-$3,819 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $332 to $828 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,240 to $8,464 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $594 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,056 to $2,079 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fairbanks Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fairbanks is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Fairbanks due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Fairbanks Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Fairbanks hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Fairbanks.
Flight Costs to Fairbanks
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,216 average in early to mid December to a low of $726 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $748. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fairbanks our data includes 291 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fairbanks from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $6,076 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) in Anchorage, AK (the United States) at an average of just $149.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Fairbanks, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $491, so you can easily save about 68% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Fairbanks can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $741 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.