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

FAI Airport Page →
3,255 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
No nonstop service between FAI and EWR. 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 8h 47m AMDLVS → DLKESK Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark flights
ANC Anchorage 9h 11m ASDEEM → UA Anchorage (ANC) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 9h 20m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
SEA Seattle 9h 50m AFAMAS → ASJLTP Seattle (SEA) to Newark flights
DEN Denver 10h 35m UA → SNUA Denver (DEN) to Newark flights
PDX Portland 10h 46m AS → ASUA Portland (PDX) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fairbanks to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,255 mi 5h 56m nonstop +4h ahead

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

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All flights from Newark (EWR) Newark to Fairbanks flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FAI to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
MSP ~8h 47m ANC ~9h 11m ORD ~9h 20m SEA ~9h 50m DEN ~10h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
434
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 → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
98%
Return
EWR → FAI
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAI delays → EWR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks, it's 10:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
3,255 mi / 5,238 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 56m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

FAI–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fairbanks to Newark route.
Route details
Distance3,255 mi / 5,238 km
Flight time5h 56m
Time difference+4 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: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAI to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 5h 56m 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.
Newark is 4 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Yes, return flights from EWR to FAI 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 FAI to EWR

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

FAI to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAI to EWR is about 5 hours 56 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.