Fairbanks to Dallas-Fort Worth (FAI–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FAI Airport Page →
3,052 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
No nonstop service between FAI and DFW. Nearest airports to FAI with scheduled service: Fort Yukon Airport (FYU, 142 mi) · Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO, 187 mi) · Gulkana Airport (GKN, 198 mi)
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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 6 hubs
ANC Anchorage 7h 54m ASEM → 5Y7LAA Anchorage (ANC) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
PDX Portland 7h 59m SY → AAASAY Portland (PDX) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DEN Denver 8h 21m UA → AAACAV Denver (DEN) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
SEA Seattle 8h 39m AFAMAS → AAASAY Seattle (SEA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago 10h 13m UA → AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MSP Minneapolis ~9h 14m AMDLVS → AAAFAM Minneapolis (MSP) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fairbanks to Dallas-Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,052 mi 5h 45m nonstop +3h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps FAI Routes DFW Routes FAI Live Flights DFW Live Flights FAI Delays DFW Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FAI to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
ANC ~7h 54m PDX ~7h 59m DEN ~8h 21m SEA ~8h 39m MSP ~9h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
611
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
FAI → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
96%
Return
DFW → FAI
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAI delays → DFW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
FAI: AKDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks, it's 9:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
3,052 mi / 4,912 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m gate to gate.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

FAI–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fairbanks to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance3,052 mi / 4,912 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAI
Full nameFairbanks International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
Destination: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAI to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 5h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 3,052 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ted Stevens Anchorage, Portland and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DFW 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.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
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 DFW

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FAI to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAI to DFW is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,052 miles (4,912 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ted Stevens Anchorage, Portland and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.