Anchorage to Fairbanks (ANC–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ANC–FAI is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Empire Airlines Inc. and Ryan Air (USA) lead the route. The flight covers 260 miles in approximately 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 58 | 737, 73G, 73H, E75 | 1h01-1h05 | Oneworld | HA | |
| EM Empire Airlines Inc. | 5 | AT76 | 1h18 | – | – | |
| 7S Ryan Air (USA) | 2 | SF34 | 1h09 | – | – | |
| KO Alaska Central Express | 1 | B190 | 1h07 | – | – | |
| TNV TNV | 1 | SW4 | 1h07 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fairbanks from Anchorage
| Metric | ANC→FAI | VDZ→FAI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ANC | – | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 68 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 4m | 1h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – |
Travel Essentials
ANC: AKDT · FAI: AKDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks.
ANC–FAI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ANC to FAI
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Empire Airlines Inc., Ryan Air (USA) and Alaska Central Express. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ANC to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ANC to FAI is about 1 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 260 miles (418 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Portland and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valdez (VDZ).