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

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SY3061
SY Sun Country
738
8:45 AM
AKDT
1:10 PM
MDT
2h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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SY3012
SY Sun Country
738
4:19 AM
MDT
7:45 AM
AKDT
5h 26m
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Fairbanks to Portland
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,637 mi 2h 25m nonstop +2h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

FAI–PDX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,637 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 2h25 25% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (2 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 PDX direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAI to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
EWR ~13h 33m SEA ~15h 36m ANC ~19h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
123
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
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
79%
Return
PDX → FAI
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
33%
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
+2h
Portland is 2 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
FAI: AKDT · PDX: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks, it's 8:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,637 mi / 2,634 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
Facts

FAI–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fairbanks to Portland route.
Route details
Distance1,637 mi / 2,634 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
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/Boise
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 approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 1,637 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from FAI to PDX. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EWR, SEA and ANC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 2 hours 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 Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FAI to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAI to PDX ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,637 miles (2,634 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via EWR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.