Anchorage to Fairbanks (ANC–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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260 mi airlines 72/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS151
AS Alaska
73G
5:55 AM
AKDT TS
7:03 AM
AKDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AS2143
AS Alaska
E75
5:55 AM
AKDT TS
7:02 AM
AKDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AS168
AS Alaska
73G
9:06 AM
AKDT TS
10:13 AM
AKDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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EM8663
EM Empire
ATR
9:30 AM
AKDT
10:48 AM
AKDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AS374
AS Alaska
737
9:33 AM
AKDT TS
10:40 AM
AKDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AS57
AS Alaska
738
9:41 AM
AKDT TS
10:42 AM
AKDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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TNV132
TNV TNV
SW4
9:53 AM
AKDT
10:55 AM
AKDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AS109
AS Alaska
73G
10:15 AM
AKDT TS
11:21 AM
AKDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AS179
AS Alaska
73G
10:30 AM
AKDT TS
11:35 AM
AKDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS125
AS Alaska
73J
1:41 PM
AKDT TS
2:46 PM
AKDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS108
AS Alaska
73G
3:05 PM
AKDT TS
4:10 PM
AKDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS135
AS Alaska
73H
4:30 PM
AKDT TS
5:35 PM
AKDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS131
AS Alaska
73J
5:58 PM
AKDT TS
7:03 PM
AKDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS192
AS Alaska
739
7:01 PM
AKDT TS
8:06 PM
AKDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS2073
AS Alaska
E75
8:47 PM
AKDT TS
9:49 PM
AKDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AS116
AS Alaska
737
5:00 AM
AKDT
6:09 AM
AKDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AS132
AS Alaska
73G
7:57 AM
AKDT
9:10 AM
AKDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AS2142
AS Alaska
E75
7:57 AM
AKDT
9:06 AM
AKDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AS388
AS Alaska
73H
8:50 AM
AKDT
10:01 AM
AKDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AS400
AS Alaska
73H
11:56 AM
AKDT
1:05 PM
AKDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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EM7663
EM Empire
AT76
12:58 PM
AKDT
2:18 PM
AKDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AS173
AS Alaska
73G
1:34 PM
AKDT
2:42 PM
AKDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AS167
AS Alaska
737
2:38 PM
AKDT
3:47 PM
AKDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AS474
AS Alaska
73G
4:45 PM
AKDT
5:53 PM
AKDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS103
AS Alaska
739
5:00 PM
AKDT
6:09 PM
AKDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AS123
AS Alaska
73H
6:31 PM
AKDT
7:39 PM
AKDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS152
AS Alaska
73J
7:59 PM
AKDT
9:07 PM
AKDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS192
AS Alaska
739
8:56 PM
AKDT
10:05 PM
AKDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Anchorage to Fairbanks
4 carriers, 72 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 72 Flights/wk 260 mi 1h 1m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

ANC–FAI is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Empire Airlines Inc. and Alaska Central Express lead the route. The flight covers 260 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ANC–FAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 64 737, 738, 739, 73G, 73H, 73J, E75 1h01-1h08 79% Oneworld
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 ATR 1h18 79%
KO Alaska Central Express 1 79%
TNV TNV 1 SW4 1h02 79%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – AS
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
73G Boeing 737-700 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
ATR Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-600 – EM
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
SW4 Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner – TNV
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (64 flights/wk, 90%)
Unaffiliated: EM + KO + TNV (7 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ANC to FAI direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
72
Outbound / wk
68
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
82
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ANC → FAI
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
100%
Return
FAI → ANC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays → FAI delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fairbanks is 0 hours the same as Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · FAI: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
260 mi / 418 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m to 1h 23m.

ANC–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance260 mi / 418 km
Flight time1h 1m to 1h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights72 out / 68 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: FAI
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport take approximately 1h 1m to 1h 23m. The route covers 260 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Empire Airlines Inc., Alaska Central Express and TNV.
There are approximately 72 nonstop flights per week from ANC to FAI. The return direction has about 68 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YUL, SEA, PVG, MNL and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FAI to ANC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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., Alaska Central Express and TNV. With 72 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ANC to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to FAI ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 1 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 260 miles (418 km). There are approximately 72 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via YUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.