What is the cheapest way to get from Fairbanks to California?

The cheapest way to get from Fairbanks to California is to fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 10h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairbanks to California?

The fastest way to get from Fairbanks to California is to fly which takes 10h 22m and costs $170 - $800.

How far is it from Fairbanks to California?

The distance between Fairbanks and California is 2126 miles. The road distance is 3292.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Fairbanks to California?

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Fairbanks to California, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and California?

California is 1h ahead of Fairbanks. It is currently 7:55 PM in Fairbanks and 8:55 PM in California.

Can I drive from Fairbanks to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairbanks to California is 3292 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 13h to drive from Fairbanks to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3383+ hotels available in California.

Fairbanks to California - 7 ways to travel via plane, and car

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Fly to Sacramento International Airport
best
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane FAI - SMF
10h 28m
$175–758
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAI - SFO
10h 27m
$124–508
Drive 3,273.2 mi
1. Drive from Fairbanks to Los Angelescar 3,273.2 mi
2d 13h
$579–836
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane FAI - OAK
10h 45m
$237–961
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane FAI - SJC
10h 22m
$179–760
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane FAI - FAT
12h 50m
$214–855
Fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAI - SAN
10h 40m
$175–709

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

48Weekly Planes

9h 9mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fairbanks to California.

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Distance: 2,113.4 mi
Duration: 10h 28m

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

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

Airlines

Website: alaskaair.com

Flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle

Ave. Duration: 8h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250–1,100

Flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento International Airport via Anchorage

Ave. Duration: 7h 33m
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $260–1,100

Flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento International Airport via Portland

Ave. Duration: 8h 53m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $250–1,100

Flights from Fairbanks to Oakland International Airport via Portland

Ave. Duration: 7h 41m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–950

Flights from Fairbanks to Oakland International Airport via Seattle

Ave. Duration: 10h 31m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–950

Flights from Fairbanks to Oakland International Airport via Anchorage, Portland

Ave. Duration: 11h 8m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–950

Flights from Fairbanks to Oakland International Airport via Anchorage, Seattle

Ave. Duration: 11h 8m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–950

Flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco International Airport via Seattle

Ave. Duration: 7h 28m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $170–700

Flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco International Airport via Portland

Ave. Duration: 7h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $170–700

Flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco International Airport via Anchorage

Ave. Duration: 7h 37m
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price: $170–700

Flights from Fairbanks to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle

Ave. Duration: 8h 1m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250–1,000

Flights from Fairbanks to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Portland

Ave. Duration: 7h 14m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250–1,000

Flights from Fairbanks to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Anchorage, Portland

Ave. Duration: 9h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250–1,000

Flights from Fairbanks to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Anchorage, Seattle

Ave. Duration: 9h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250–1,000

Flights from Fairbanks to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Seattle

Ave. Duration: 9h 4m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–900

Flights from Fairbanks to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Portland

Ave. Duration: 15h 4m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–900

Flights from Fairbanks to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Seattle, Portland

Ave. Duration: 10h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–900

Flights from Fairbanks to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Anchorage, Portland

Ave. Duration: 10h 43m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–900

Flights from Fairbanks to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Anchorage, Seattle

Ave. Duration: 11h 13m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $230–900

Flights from Fairbanks to San Diego International Airport via Anchorage

Ave. Duration: 7h 34m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $230–900

Flights from Fairbanks to San Diego International Airport via Seattle

Ave. Duration: 8h 27m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–900

Flights from Fairbanks to San Diego International Airport via Portland

Ave. Duration: 8h 14m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–900

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