Fairbanks to Portland (FAI–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS1520
AS Alaska
739
12:39 AM
AKDT
5:30 AM
PDT
3h 51m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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SY3037
SY Sun Country
738
4:30 AM
PDT
7:12 AM
AKDT
3h 42m
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M T W T F S S
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AS1521
AS Alaska
738
9:59 PM
PDT
12:55 AM+1
AKDT
3h 56m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 5 hubs
SEA Seattle 5h 28m AFAMAS → AFAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Portland flights
ANC Anchorage 5h 33m ASEMSVX → ASBA Anchorage (ANC) to Portland flights
DEN Denver 8h 55m UA → ASCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Portland flights
ORD Chicago 11h 48m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Portland flights
MSP Minneapolis 12h 28m AMDLVS → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Portland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fairbanks to Portland
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,637 mi 3h 51m nonstop +1h ahead

FAI–PDX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,637 miles in approximately 3h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Portland (PDX) Portland to Fairbanks flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAI–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 739 3h51 55% Oneworld –
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 – – 55% – –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: SY (2 flights/wk, 22%)
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 PDX 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
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAI to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
SEA ~5h 28m ANC ~5h 33m DEN ~8h 55m ORD ~11h 48m MSP ~12h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
274
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 → PDX
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
72%
Return
PDX → FAI
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
48%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAI delays → PDX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks, it's 7:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,637 mi / 2,634 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 51m gate to gate.
Facts

FAI–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fairbanks to Portland route.
Route details
Distance1,637 mi / 2,634 km
Flight time3h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAI
Full nameFairbanks International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
Destination: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAI to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Portland International Airport take about 3h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,637 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FAI to PDX: Alaska Airlines and Sun Country 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 Seattle–Tacoma, Ted Stevens Anchorage and Denver.
Portland is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
Yes, return flights from PDX 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 PDX

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FAI to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAI to PDX is about 3 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,637 miles (2,634 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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