Anchorage to Fairbanks (ANC–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ANC–FAI is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Empire Airlines Inc. and TNV lead the route. The flight covers 260 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 74 | 737, 738, 73G, 73H, 7M9, E75 | 1h-1h05 | Oneworld | HA | |
| EM Empire Airlines Inc. | 5 | ATR | 0h52 | – | – | |
| TNV TNV | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| 7S Ryan Air (USA) | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| KO Alaska Central Express | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fairbanks from Anchorage
| Metric | ANC→FAI | VDZ→FAI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ANC | – | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 79 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 52m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – |
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 Ryan Air (USA), Alaska Airlines, Empire Airlines Inc., Alaska Central Express and TNV. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ANC to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ANC to FAI ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 260 miles (418 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 158 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VDZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valdez (VDZ).