Fairbanks to Las Vegas (FAI–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FAI Airport Page →
2,396 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 7 hubs
SEA Seattle 7h 7m AFAMAS → AFAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Las Vegas flights
DEN Denver 7h 50m UA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Las Vegas flights
PDX Portland 7h 51m AS → ASDLF9 Portland (PDX) to Las Vegas flights
ANC Anchorage 8h 24m ASEM → ASWN Anchorage (ANC) to Las Vegas flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 32m AMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Las Vegas flights
ORD Chicago 10h 54m UA → AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Las Vegas flights
SFO San Francisco ~11h 42m UA → ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to Las Vegas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Fairbanks to Las Vegas
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,396 mi 4h 53m nonstop +1h ahead

FAI–LAS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FAI to LAS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
SEA ~7h 7m DEN ~7h 50m PDX ~7h 51m ANC ~8h 24m MSP ~9h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
542
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 → LAS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
51%
Return
LAS → FAI
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAI delays → LAS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Las Vegas is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
FAI: AKDT · LAS: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks, it's 7:00 PM in Las Vegas.
Distance & Flight Time
2,396 mi / 3,856 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 53m gate to gate.
Getting from LAS

Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.

Las Vegas Climate

Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.

Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

FAI–LAS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fairbanks to Las Vegas route.
Route details
Distance2,396 mi / 3,856 km
Flight time4h 53m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAI
Full nameFairbanks International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
Destination: LAS
Full nameHarry Reid International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAS / KLAS
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr56.5M
Elevation2,181 ft / 665 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAI to LAS flights.
Nonstop flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport take about 4h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 2,396 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Portland.
Las Vegas is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
Yes, return flights from LAS 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 LAS

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FAI to LAS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAI to LAS is about 4 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,396 miles (3,856 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.