Newark to Fairbanks (EWR–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,255 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 9h 41m AMDLKE → AMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks flights
ANC Anchorage 9h 41m UA → 7SASEM Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks flights
ORD Chicago 9h 46m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Fairbanks flights
SEA Seattle 10h 52m ASJLKE → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to Fairbanks flights
DEN Denver 10h 54m SNTPUA → UA Denver (DEN) to Fairbanks flights
PDX Portland 11h 36m ASUA → AS Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks flights
YUL Montréal ~9h 13m ACPDTP → Montréal (YUL) to Fairbanks flights
YOW Ottawa ~10h 9m ACPDTS → Ottawa (YOW) to Fairbanks flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to Fairbanks
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,255 mi 6h 40m nonstop -4h behind

While no nonstop service exists between EWR and FAI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore EWR Routes FAI Routes EWR Live Flights FAI Live Flights EWR Delays FAI Delays
All flights from Fairbanks (FAI) Fairbanks to Newark flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
YUL ~9h 13m MSP ~9h 41m ANC ~9h 41m ORD ~9h 46m YOW ~10h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
428
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
EWR → FAI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
FAI → EWR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → FAI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fairbanks from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Metric EWR→FAI JFK→FAI
Distance from EWR – 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 6h 40m 6h 34m
Departure OTP 100% –
New York (JFK) to Fairbanks flights
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Newark.
EWR: EDT · FAI: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 2:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
3,255 mi / 5,238 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 40m gate to gate.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

Facts

EWR–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance3,255 mi / 5,238 km
Flight time6h 40m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 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 EWR to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport take about 6h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 3,255 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Ted Stevens Anchorage and Chicago O'Hare.
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Newark.
Yes, return flights from FAI to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK. 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 EWR to FAI

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

EWR to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to FAI is about 6 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,255 miles (5,238 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Ted Stevens Anchorage and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK).