Fairbanks to Anchorage (FAI–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FAI–ANC 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 1h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 73 | 737, 73G, 73H, 7M9, E75 | 1h02-1h07 | Oneworld | HA | |
| EM Empire Airlines Inc. | 5 | AT76 | 1h20 | – | – | |
| TNV TNV | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| KO Alaska Central Express | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| 7S Ryan Air (USA) | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Anchorage from Fairbanks
| Metric | FAI→ANC | FYU→ANC | GKN→ANC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FAI | – | 142 mi | 198 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 79 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 2m | 1h 31m | 0h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FAI: AKDT · ANC: AKDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks, it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage.
FAI–ANC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FAI to ANC
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) 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.
FAI to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FAI to ANC ranges from 1 hours 2 minutes to 1 hours 34 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
18 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 Fort Yukon (FYU) and Gulkana (GKN).