Denver to Fairbanks (DEN–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA United
7M8
7:25 PM
MDT
10:59 PM
AKDT
5h 34m
57%
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UA United
B38M
1:00 AM
AKDT
8:19 AM
MDT
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
SEA Seattle 7h 44m 8CAFAS → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to Fairbanks flights
ANC Anchorage 8h 2m CMUAWN → ASEM Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks flights
ORD Chicago 10h 29m AAACAY → UA Chicago (ORD) to Fairbanks flights
PDX Portland 12h 13m ASCMDE → SY Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks flights
MSP Minneapolis ~9h 8m AFCMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Fairbanks
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,425 mi 5h 34m nonstop -2h behind

DEN–FAI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,425 miles in approximately 5h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DEN Routes FAI Routes DEN Live Flights FAI Live Flights DEN Delays FAI Delays
All flights from Fairbanks (FAI) Fairbanks to Denver flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–FAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 3 7M8 5h34 62% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to FAI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
SEA ~7h 44m ANC ~8h 2m MSP ~9h 8m ORD ~10h 29m PDX ~12h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
448
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → FAI
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
37%
Return
FAI → DEN
18%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
18%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → FAI delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Denver.
DEN: MDT · FAI: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 4:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
2,425 mi / 3,903 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 34m gate to gate.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance2,425 mi / 3,903 km
Flight time5h 34m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: FAI
Full nameFairbanks International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport take about 5h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 2,425 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DEN to FAI: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Ted Stevens Anchorage and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FAI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from FAI to DEN 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 DEN to FAI

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DEN to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to FAI is about 5 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,425 miles (3,903 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Ted Stevens Anchorage and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.