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

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260 mi airlines 79/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS2143+1
AS Alaska
E75
5:55 AM
AKDT TS
6:55 AM
AKDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS279
AS Alaska
73G
5:55 AM
AKDT TS
6:58 AM
AKDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AS327
AS Alaska
73G
7:05 AM
AKDT TS
8:10 AM
AKDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS1456
AS Alaska
738
8:05 AM
AKDT TS
9:08 AM
AKDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM8663
EM Empire
ATR
10:15 AM
AKDT
11:07 AM
AKDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS229
AS Alaska
737
10:18 AM
AKDT TS
11:21 AM
AKDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AS1485
AS Alaska
7M9
12:36 PM
AKDT TS
1:41 PM
AKDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS241
AS Alaska
73G
2:53 PM
AKDT TS
3:56 PM
AKDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1495
AS Alaska
73H
6:00 PM
AKDT TS
7:03 PM
AKDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2410
AS Alaska
E75
6:59 PM
AKDT TS
8:00 PM
AKDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AS2073+1
AS Alaska
E75
8:45 PM
AKDT TS
9:45 PM
AKDT
1h
M T W T F S S
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AS2110
AS Alaska
E75
10:35 PM
AKDT TS
11:36 PM
AKDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AS249
AS Alaska
73G
11:17 PM
AKDT TS
12:19 AM+1
AKDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS469
AS Alaska
73H
11:17 PM
AKDT TS
12:19 AM+1
AKDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AS283
AS Alaska
73G
5:00 AM
AKDT
6:07 AM
AKDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AS301
AS Alaska
73G
7:50 AM
AKDT
8:57 AM
AKDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AS2144
AS Alaska
E75
7:50 AM
AKDT
8:53 AM
AKDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AS369
AS Alaska
73G
9:06 AM
AKDT
10:12 AM
AKDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AS1456
AS Alaska
737
10:05 AM
AKDT
11:11 AM
AKDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EM7663
EM Empire
AT76
12:58 PM
AKDT
2:18 PM
AKDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS289
AS Alaska
73G
1:48 PM
AKDT
2:53 PM
AKDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS1412
AS Alaska
7M9
2:37 PM
AKDT
3:41 PM
AKDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AS296
AS Alaska
73G
4:16 PM
AKDT
5:21 PM
AKDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS2145
AS Alaska
E75
5:14 PM
AKDT
6:16 PM
AKDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AS1495
AS Alaska
73H
7:59 PM
AKDT
9:04 PM
AKDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2026
AS Alaska
E75
8:45 PM
AKDT
9:47 PM
AKDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2412
AS Alaska
E75
10:30 PM
AKDT
11:33 PM
AKDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Anchorage to Fairbanks
5 carriers, 79 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 79 Flights/wk 260 mi 0h 52m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop ANC–FAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 74 737, 738, 73G, 73H, 7M9, E75 1h-1h05 73% Oneworld HA
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 ATR 0h52 73%
TNV TNV 2 73%
7S Ryan Air (USA) 1 73%
KO Alaska Central Express 1 73%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – AS
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
73G Boeing 737-700 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
ATR Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-600 – EM
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (74 flights/wk, 89%)
Unaffiliated: 7S + EM + KO + TNV (9 flights/wk, 11%)
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
12
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
79
Outbound / wk
79
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
147
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.

Other ways to reach Fairbanks from Anchorage

Nearby airports with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of ANC with service to Fairbanks International Airport.

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 0h 52m to 1h 5m.

ANC–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance260 mi / 418 km
Flight time0h 52m to 1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights79 out / 79 return
1-stop connections21 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 0h 52m to 1h 5m. The route covers 260 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryan Air (USA), Alaska Airlines, Empire Airlines Inc., Alaska Central Express and TNV. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 79 nonstop flights per week from ANC to FAI. The return direction has about 79 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VDZ, PPC, GBH, SLC, LAS, YYZ, YUL, EWR, JFK, SEA, MIA, CGO, PVG, HGH, XMN, MNL, ORD, HKG, PDX, HAN and DEN. 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.
Nearby alternatives include VDZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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).