The average price of a 7-day trip to Fairfax is $1,265 for a solo traveler, $2,272 for a couple, and $4,259 for a family of 4. Fairfax hotels range from $48 to $220 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) are between $525 and $811 per person for economy flights and $1,647 to $2,545 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $83 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 Fairfax, SD, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FSD and stay in a Fairfax hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fairfax is usually mid to late September.
Average Fairfax Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fairfax for a week is $1,006-$1,804($144-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $665 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $93 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fairfax for a week is $1,990-$3,342($284-$477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,330 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $93 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fairfax for a week is $3,196-$5,956($457-$851 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,660 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $162 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $106 to $130 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fairfax
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fairfax? The cheapest trip to Fairfax is about $104 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $213 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 $41.
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 Fairfax for a week is $725-$2,382($104-$340 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $665 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $213 to $243 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fairfax for a week is $1,204-$3,306($172-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,330 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $213 to $243 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fairfax for a week is $2,408-$6,030($344-$861 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,660 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $341 to $389 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Fairfax cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fairfax Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fairfax.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fairfax for a week is $2,061-$7,325($294-$1,046 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $149 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $833 to $1,962 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $220 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fairfax for a week is $3,468-$10,330($495-$1,476 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $298 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,666 to $3,924 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $220 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fairfax for a week is $6,936-$18,500($991-$2,643 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $596 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,332 to $7,848 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $440 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fairfax Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fairfax is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fairfax due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Fairfax.
Flight Costs to Fairfax
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $811 average in late July to a low of $525 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $502. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fairfax our data includes 336 originating airports, and 90 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fairfax from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,521 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) at an average of just $181.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Fairfax, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $286, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Fairfax can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $549 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.