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Make the Most of Your Fairbanks Stay

A frontier city with modern purpose

Fairbanks operates as Alaska's interior hub, where the Chena River winds through a downtown balancing gold rush heritage with contemporary infrastructure. The University of Alaska Museum of the North anchors the cultural landscape with glacier-inspired architecture and 2.5 million artifacts spanning millennia of northern history. The Morris Thompson Cultural Center provides sophisticated entry into Athabascan traditions, while the historic Riverboat Discovery offers 3-hour sternwheeler cruises showcasing bush pilot demonstrations and Indigenous village life along the Tanana River.

The aurora advantage

This city sits directly under the Auroral Oval, making it among Earth's premier locations for northern lights viewing from late August through April. Winter's extreme cold creates crisp conditions producing the most vivid displays, while summer's midnight sun enables round-the-clock outdoor pursuits. The seasonal shift is dramatic—manic activity under 24-hour daylight gives way to introspective aurora watching and community warmth at 64 degrees north.

Strategic access to wilderness

Fairbanks International Airport connects you to experiences unavailable elsewhere, from Chena Hot Springs' geothermal pools 60 miles northeast to Denali National Park 120 miles south via the Alaska Railroad's glass-domed cars. The city's restaurants favor quality local proteins—king crab and prime rib in rustic-refined settings like The Pump House, a restored 1930s mining station on the river.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairbanks

Can I book hotels in Fairbanks on Delta Stays using miles?

Yes, you can book your hotel stay in Fairbanks using your Delta miles, or a combination of miles and cash. When you log in to your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will also discover Member offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What are the benefits if I use Delta Stays to book my hotel stay in Fairbanks?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals reserved through Delta Stays. Plus, you will receive access to Member promotions at select properties, along with the option to complete payment using miles, cash, or a combination. To ensure you earn your miles, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout when paying with cash. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

What is the policy to change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Each property maintains its own cancellation policy. We recommend reviewing the specific cancellation policy displayed under each hotel's details before finalizing your reservation. Some rates are fully refundable while others are non-refundable. Any modifications or cancellations to your reservation may affect the mileage credits you earn and receive in your account.

Can my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card be used for booking?

Yes, your Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Card gives you access to additional miles and benefits including an annual statement credit of up to $200 to use on prepaid hotels or vacation rentals booked through Delta Cars and Stays. These offers are subject to specific terms and conditions. For an overview of all advantages associated with your card membership, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page where you can review complete benefit details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

From time to time, Delta Stays may present special opportunities for SkyMiles Members to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on their hotel and vacation rental bookings made through Delta Stays. We invite you to check the Delta Stays MQD Offer page regularly to view current MQD earning opportunities and examine the specific terms and conditions associated with these special offers.

In order to book a hotel on Delta Stays, do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member?

Delta Stays provides hotel booking services to all customers. However, registering as a SkyMiles Member enhances your experience by allowing you to earn miles and access Member pricing and promotions. SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per $1 spent on Delta Cars and Stays purchases (excluding taxes and additional fees). Enrollment in the SkyMiles program comes at no cost. Register today by going to the delta.com.

Can I book a vacation rental through Delta Stays?

Yes, Delta Stays extends beyond conventional hotel offerings to include a wide selection of vacation rentals for your travel accommodations. You can explore a variety of homes, condos, and specialty lodging powered by Vrbo by visiting the Vacation Rentals page.

What's a good time of year to visit Fairbanks?

To experience Fairbanks during great weather, consider a visit in July when the temperature averages 65°F and the skies are mostly sunny with nearly 24 hours of daylight. For off-peak prices and more deals on hotels, consider visiting during September when temperatures reach a cooler 45°F with fall colors emerging and Northern Lights visible.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar