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 11m.

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 9h 47m and costs $160 - $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 9h 47m 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 3:23 AM in Fairbanks and 4:23 AM 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 3363+ 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
9h 47m
$165–758
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAI - SFO
10h 11m
$124–518
Drive 3,273.2 mi
1. Drive from Fairbanks to Los Angelescar 3,273.2 mi
2d 13h
$598–863
Fly to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane FAI - OAK
10h 4m
$247–1,011
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 6m
$169–760
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane FAI - FAT
13h 1m
$204–855
Fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAI - SAN
10h 55m
$165–709

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

51Weekly Planes

8h 49mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,113.4 mi
Duration: 9h 47m

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: 7h 44m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250–1,000

Flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento International Airport via Anchorage

Ave. Duration: 7h 46m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $250–1,000

Flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento International Airport via Portland

Ave. Duration: 7h 58m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250–1,000

Flights from Fairbanks to Oakland International Airport via Portland

Ave. Duration: 7h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $240–1,000

Flights from Fairbanks to Oakland International Airport via Seattle

Ave. Duration: 10h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $240–1,000

Flights from Fairbanks to Oakland International Airport via Anchorage, Portland

Ave. Duration: 10h 17m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $240–1,000

Flights from Fairbanks to Oakland International Airport via Anchorage, Seattle

Ave. Duration: 11h 2m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250–1,000

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

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $240–1,000

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

Ave. Duration: 7h 28m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $240–1,000

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

Ave. Duration: 9h 8m
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 46m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $250–1,000

Flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco International Airport via Anchorage

Ave. Duration: 6h 54m
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price: $170–700

Flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco International Airport via Seattle

Ave. Duration: 8h 23m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $170–700

Flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco International Airport via Portland

Ave. Duration: 7h 44m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $170–700

Flights from Fairbanks to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Seattle

Ave. Duration: 10h 39m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–900

Flights from Fairbanks to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Portland

Ave. Duration: 15h 1m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–900

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

Ave. Duration: 9h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–900

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

Ave. Duration: 10h 29m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–900

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

Ave. Duration: 10h 4m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–900

Flights from Fairbanks to San Diego International Airport via Seattle

Ave. Duration: 8h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–850

Flights from Fairbanks to San Diego International Airport via Anchorage

Ave. Duration: 7h 50m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $230–850

Flights from Fairbanks to San Diego International Airport via Portland

Ave. Duration: 8h 17m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–850

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