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

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UA United
7M8
7:24 PM
MDT
10:59 PM
AKDT
5h 35m
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UA1181
UA United
7M8
7:24 PM
MDT
10:59 PM
AKDT
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UA494
UA United
7M8
1:00 AM
AKDT
8:09 AM
MDT
5h 9m
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Denver to Fairbanks
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,425 mi 5h 35m nonstop -2h behind 13 1-stop hubs

DEN–FAI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,425 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 8 7M8 5h35 78% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (8 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
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
439
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.
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 35m.
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 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
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 approximately 5h 35m. The route covers 2,425 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from DEN to FAI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, LAS, GEG, YYZ, YUL, EWR, YHZ, JFK, MIA, ORD, SEA, ANC and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DEN to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to FAI ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,425 miles (3,903 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.