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How to get fromCalifornia to Fairbanksby plane or car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Fairbanks by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SMF - FAI
    10h 18m
    $176–757

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SFO - FAI
    10h 52m
    $165–667

  3. Drive  3,274 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Fairbankscar car 3,274 mi
    2d 13h
    $598–863

  4. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane OAK - FAI
    10h 40m
    $269–1,110

  5. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SJC - FAI
    10h 51m
    $190–760

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LAX - FAI
    11h 22m
    $172–717

  7. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane FAT - FAI
    11h 59m
    $245–955

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,116.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between California, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 4 hours.

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