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

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SY3012
SY Sun Country
738
4:30 AM
PDT
7:14 AM
AKDT
3h 44m
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Fairbanks to Portland
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,637 mi 3h 28m nonstop +1h ahead 11 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 3h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 11 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 – – 50% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAI to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
260
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.
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 28m.
Facts

FAI–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fairbanks to Portland route.
Route details
Distance1,637 mi / 2,634 km
Flight time3h 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections11 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/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 approximately 3h 28m. 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 SLC, SFO, LAS, NLU, EWR, JFK, SEA, DEN, MIA, ANC and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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 3 hours 28 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

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.