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

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260 mi airlines 81/wk
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HA4800
HA Hawaiian
73G
5:00 AM
AKDT
6:07 AM
AKDT
1h 7m
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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HA7325
HA Hawaiian
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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HA4907
HA Hawaiian
73G
11:01 AM
AKDT
12:09 PM
AKDT
1h 8m
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
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HA4801
HA Hawaiian
73G
1:34 PM
AKDT
2:42 PM
AKDT
1h 8m
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
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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
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HA4904
HA Hawaiian
73H
6:31 PM
AKDT
7:39 PM
AKDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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HA4805
HA Hawaiian
737
7:59 PM
AKDT
9:07 PM
AKDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AS152
AS Alaska
73J
7:59 PM
AKDT
9:07 PM
AKDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AS192
AS Alaska
739
8:56 PM
AKDT
10:05 PM
AKDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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HA4714
HA Hawaiian
73G
5:55 AM
AKDT TS
7:03 AM
AKDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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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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HA4707
HA Hawaiian
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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HA4738
HA Hawaiian
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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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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HA4704
HA Hawaiian
73G
10:15 AM
AKDT TS
11:21 AM
AKDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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HA4718
HA Hawaiian
73J
1:41 PM
AKDT TS
2:46 PM
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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HA4713
HA Hawaiian
73H
4:30 PM
AKDT TS
5:35 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
Prices
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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HA4753
HA Hawaiian
E75
8:47 PM
AKDT TS
9:49 PM
AKDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
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HA4717
HA Hawaiian
E75
8:47 PM
AKDT TS
9:49 PM
AKDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fairbanks to Anchorage
5 carriers, 81 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 81 Flights/wk 260 mi 1h 7m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

FAI–ANC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Empire Airlines Inc. lead the route. The flight covers 260 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAI–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HA Hawaiian Airlines 41 737, 73G, 73H 1h07-1h13 36%
AS Alaska Airlines 35 739, 73G, 73H, 73J, E75 1h08-1h13 36% Oneworld
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 AT76 1h20 36%
KO Alaska Central Express 1 36%
TNV TNV 1 36%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – HA
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
73G Boeing 737-700 – AS, HA
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS, HA
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
AT76 ATR 72-600 – EM
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM + HA + KO + TNV (48 flights/wk, 58%)
Oneworld: AS (35 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FAI to ANC direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
81
Outbound / wk
90
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAI to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
65
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
FAI → ANC
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
82%
Return
ANC → FAI
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAI delays → ANC delays →

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Fairbanks

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric FAI→ANC FYU→ANC
Distance from FAI 142 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 81 2
Flight time 1h 7m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 36%
Airports within 200 miles of FAI with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks, it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
260 mi / 418 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 7m to 1h 20m.

FAI–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fairbanks to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance260 mi / 418 km
Flight time1h 7m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights81 out / 90 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: FAI
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAI to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 1h 7m to 1h 20m. The route covers 260 miles.
There are approximately 81 nonstop flights per week from FAI to ANC. The return direction has about 90 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JNU, EWR, SEA and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ANC to FAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FYU. 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 FAI to ANC

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Empire Airlines Inc., Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Central Express and TNV. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FAI to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAI to ANC ranges from 1 hours 7 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 260 miles (418 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 90 return, totaling 171 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via JNU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Yukon (FYU).