Fairbanks to Chicago (FAI–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1640
UA United
7M9
8:55 PM
AKDT
5:52 AM+1
CDT
5h 57m
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UA2223
UA United
B39M
4:09 PM
CDT T1
7:38 PM
AKDT
6h 29m
20%
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UA8223
UA United
9:35 PM
CDT
12:16 AM+1
AKDT
5h 41m
20%
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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
ANC Anchorage 7h 23m ASEM → 5YAAAC Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 51m AMDL → AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 8h 40m UA → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 8h 45m AFAMAS → AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 8h 45m ASSY → AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco ~14h 31m UA → AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
CPH Copenhagen ~18h 42m → EKSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fairbanks to Chicago
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,778 mi 5h 57m nonstop +3h ahead

FAI–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,778 miles in approximately 5h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore FAI Routes ORD Routes FAI Live Flights ORD Live Flights FAI Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Fairbanks flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAI–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 7M9 5h57 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FAI to ORD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ANC ~7h 23m MSP ~7h 51m DEN ~8h 40m SEA ~8h 45m PDX ~8h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
462
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 → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → FAI
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAI delays → ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
FAI: AKDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks, it's 9:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
2,778 mi / 4,471 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 57m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

FAI–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fairbanks to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance2,778 mi / 4,471 km
Flight time5h 57m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAI
Full nameFairbanks International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAI to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 5h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 2,778 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FAI to ORD: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ted Stevens Anchorage, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Yes, return flights from ORD 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 ORD

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FAI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAI to ORD is about 5 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,778 miles (4,471 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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