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Cheap flights from Portland to Fairbanks (PDX - FAI) from $173

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from Portland to Fairbanks are usually found in October or November, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks (FAI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 5, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Portland to Fairbanks?

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 8% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland to Fairbanks?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 209% on flights from Portland to Fairbanks compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $780. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,058.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Fairbanks?

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks from Portland. Users have commonly found prices around $527 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $334. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to FAI?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Portland to Fairbanks by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap Portland to Fairbanks flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Portland to Fairbanks specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 5, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Portland to Fairbanks in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 6/272:35 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop10h 45mDelta
Mon 7/11:50 amFAI - PDX
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 6/5$345
Thu 7/252:17 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop11h 01mDelta
Sat 8/33:10 pmFAI - PDX
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/5$445
Sun 7/143:21 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop9h 57mDelta
Tue 7/231:45 amFAI - PDX
1 stop7h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/4$512
Sun 7/145:00 amPDX - FAI
1 stop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/2312:33 amFAI - PDX
1 stop7h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$535
Sun 7/145:00 amPDX - FAI
1 stop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/243:47 pmFAI - PDX
1 stop6h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$545
Mon 6/245:37 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Mon 7/13:30 pmFAI - PDX
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/5$575
Sun 7/145:00 amPDX - FAI
1 stop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/2312:33 amFAI - PDX
2 stops11h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/4$577
Sun 7/145:00 amPDX - FAI
1 stop8h 22mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/245:30 amFAI - PDX
2 stops7h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/4$592
Thu 7/252:58 pmPDX - FAI
2 stops10h 01mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/22:26 amFAI - PDX
1 stop7h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$593

Portland to Fairbanks 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Portland and Fairbanks in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Portland to Fairbanks in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 6/272:35 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop10h 45mDelta
Mon 7/11:50 amFAI - PDX
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 6/5$345
Wed 10/1610:55 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop13h 02mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/204:07 pmFAI - PDX
1 stop12h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$353
Wed 10/168:05 amPDX - FAI
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Sat 10/191:30 amFAI - PDX
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/5$356
Wed 10/1610:55 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop13h 02mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/209:52 pmFAI - PDX
2 stops9h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$358
Wed 10/164:50 pmPDX - FAI
2 stops8h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/209:52 pmFAI - PDX
2 stops9h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$364
Tue 10/18:05 amPDX - FAI
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Tue 10/291:30 amFAI - PDX
1 stop12h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/5$366
Sat 8/178:20 amPDX - FAI
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Fri 8/231:45 amFAI - PDX
1 stop10h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/5$370
Wed 10/167:27 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Sun 10/203:35 pmFAI - PDX
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Deal found 6/4$376
Mon 8/193:21 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop9h 57mDelta
Sat 8/313:10 pmFAI - PDX
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/4$380

Portland to Fairbanks flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Portland to Fairbanks for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Portland to Fairbanks departing last-minute. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Tue 6/118:55 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop14h 28mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/162:26 amFAI - PDX
2 stops18h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,059
Tue 6/117:35 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Sun 6/161:50 amFAI - PDX
1 stop10h 36mDelta
Deal found 6/5$1,105
Tue 6/113:50 pmPDX - FAI
2 stops8h 54mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/1612:33 amFAI - PDX
2 stops12h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,114
Tue 6/113:50 pmPDX - FAI
2 stops8h 54mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/179:00 amFAI - PDX
2 stops7h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,145

One-way flights to Fairbanks from Portland

Search for one-way flight options from Portland to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Portland to Fairbanks. Those needing a return flight from Portland to Fairbanks can use the search form above.
Tue 7/162:17 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop11h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/5$173
Tue 8/135:40 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/5$183
Tue 7/162:17 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop11h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/4$233
Tue 8/135:45 pmPDX - FAI
2 stops15h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$235
Tue 7/166:50 pmPDX - FAI
2 stops14h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/4$273
Tue 7/162:58 pmPDX - FAI
2 stops10h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$286
Fri 7/194:55 pmPDX - FAI
2 stops18h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$359
Wed 6/197:35 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/5$403
Wed 6/1911:30 amPDX - FAI
2 stops13h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$416

Find flights from Portland to Fairbanks within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Fairbanks that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2024.

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PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Thu 6/27

1 stop10h 45m

Fairbanks

Mon 7/1

1 stop7h 59m

$345

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Wed 10/16

1 stop13h 02m

Fairbanks

Sun 10/20

1 stop12h 43m

$353

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Wed 10/16

1 stop7h 34m

Fairbanks

Sat 10/19

1 stop8h 13m

$356

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Wed 10/16

1 stop13h 02m

Fairbanks

Sun 10/20

2 stops9h 44m

$358

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Wed 10/16

2 stops8h 05m

Fairbanks

Sun 10/20

2 stops9h 44m

$364

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Tue 10/1

1 stop7h 14m

Fairbanks

Tue 10/29

1 stop12h 02m

$366

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Sat 8/17

1 stop6h 47m

Fairbanks

Fri 8/23

1 stop10h 42m

$370

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Tue 10/1

1 stop5h 50m

Fairbanks

Wed 10/30

1 stop10h 32m

$384

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Mon 8/19

2 stops28h 08m

Fairbanks

Sat 8/31

2 stops23h 44m

$635

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Portland to Fairbanks is 35 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Fairbanks flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Fairbanks

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Temperature and rainfall in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

FAI

Temperature

-7.6 - 62.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fairbanks, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -7.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fairbanks

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fairbanks. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Fairbanks. Reviews last updated June 5, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Fairbanks, such as Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,703 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,229 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Portland to Fairbanks for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Portland to Fairbanks for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $345, but on average you can expect to pay $403.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Portland to Fairbanks for under $1,100?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Portland to Fairbanks within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to Fairbanks round-trip?

    Currently priced at $345, Delta will fly you from Portland to Fairbanks and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Alaska Airlines for as low as $353. Delta is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Fairbanks one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Portland to Fairbanks are Delta ($173), Alaska Airlines ($235), and United Airlines ($467).

  • What does PDX to FAI mean?

    PDX stands for Portland Airport, while FAI stands for Fairbanks Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Fairbanks that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Portland to Fairbanks flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Portland to Fairbanks with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Portland to Fairbanks flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Fairbanks that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Fairbanks?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Fairbanks.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Fairbanks by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Fairbanks that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Portland to Fairbanks offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Portland to Fairbanks?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Portland to Fairbanks flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Portland to Fairbanks flight deals updated?

    The Portland to Fairbanks flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Fairbanks?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Fairbanks (average of $495). Flying from Portland to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $773). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Portland to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Fairbanks. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 5, 2024.
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$350Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$374Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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