Non-stop flights to Fairbanks (FAI)
Fairbanks International Airport is a medium sized airport in United States. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 21 domestic flights to Fairbanks.
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All direct flights to Fairbanks Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Fairbanks Best time to visit Fairbanks Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 873 flights arriving at Fairbanks Airport, which are 203 flights per week or 29 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Fairbanks are routes from Anchorage (ANC) in United States and Seattle / Tacoma (SEA), also in United States. These two routes together are operated 379 times this month, and make up for 43% of all monthly arrivals at Fairbanks International Airport.
The longest flight to Fairbanks FAI is departing from Chicago (ORD). This non-stop flight takes around 6 hours and 7 minutes and covers a distance of 2,776 miles (4,468 km).
List of all direct flights to Fairbanks
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Fairbanks, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Fairbanks.
Airlines flying to Fairbanks
Currently, there are 4 airlines that fly to Fairbanks. Most flights to Fairbanks are operated by Wright Air Service, as they connect 15 airports to FAI. That’s around 5 times as much as Alaska, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Fairbanks. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all FAI flights:
What is the best time to visit Fairbanks?
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic / Alpine
The Subarctic region surrounding Fairbanks is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.
The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.
Business class flights to Fairbanks
There are 6 airports that have flights to Fairbanks in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to FAI are listed below:
International flights to Fairbanks
Currently there are no international flights to Fairbanks. The only flights to Fairbanks are domestic flights within United States. To get to Fairbanks from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Chicago or Denver.
Domestic flights to Fairbanks
Flights from United States to Fairbanks
There are lots of domestic flights to Fairbanks (FAI). 21 airports in United States have direct flights to the airport.
From Allakaket and Anaktuvuk Pass, you can fly with Wright Air Service.
From Anchorage, you can fly non-stop to Fairbanks with Alaska (Oneworld).
From Barter Island, Bettles and Birch Creek, all direct flights to Fairbanks are operated by Wright Air Service.
From Chicago and Denver, you can fly with United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Fort Yukon, Galena, Healy Lake, Hughes, Huslia and Lake Minchumina, all direct flights to Fairbanks are operated by Wright Air Service.
From Minneapolis, you can fly non-stop to Fairbanks with Delta (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
From Portland, the only airline with direct flights is Alaska (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
From Ruby, direct flights are offered by Wright Air Service.
From Seattle / Tacoma, you can fly non-stop with Alaska (Oneworld) or Delta (SkyTeam).
From Tanana, Tok and Venetie, all direct flights to Fairbanks are operated by Wright Air Service.
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Alternative airports near Fairbanks
Flying to an alternative airport near Fairbanks could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total there are two alternative airports to Fairbanks (FAI) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Healy Lake (HKB) and Birch Creek (KBC).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Fairbanks?
There is 1 airport in Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
What is the best airport to fly into Fairbanks?
The most convenient airport to fly into Fairbanks is Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
How many airlines fly to Fairbanks?
There are 4 airlines flying to Fairbanks from 21 airports around the world, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly to Fairbanks?
Wright Air Service, Alaska and United Airlines operate most flights to Fairbanks. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Fairbanks?
Oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam are all flying to Fairbanks.
How many nonstop flights are there to Fairbanks?
There are roughly 873 flights arriving at Fairbanks every month (or 203 flights each week), from a total of 21 airports - all within United States.
What is the official name of Fairbanks Airport?
The official name of Fairbanks Airport is Fairbanks International Airport.
What is the airport code of Fairbanks Airport?
The airport code of Fairbanks Airport is FAI.
What are the most popular flights to Fairbanks?
Anchorage, Seattle / Tacoma and Fort Yukon are the 3 most popular routes to Fairbanks. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Fairbanks, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Fairbanks?
| Anchorage to Fairbanks | 1h 8m |
| Seattle / Tacoma to Fairbanks | 3h 48m |
| Fort Yukon to Fairbanks | 1h |
| Galena to Fairbanks | 1h 40m |
| Anaktuvuk Pass to Fairbanks | 1h 45m |
