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

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SY3009
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SY Sun Country
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8:58 AM
AKDT
1:20 PM
PDT
3h 22m
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SY3037
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SY Sun Country
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5:00 AM
PDT
7:43 AM
AKDT
3h 43m
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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
ANC Anchorage 5h 32m ASEM → ASBA Anchorage (ANC) to Portland flights
SEA Seattle 5h 34m AFAMAS → AFAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Portland flights
DEN Denver 9h 45m UA → ASCMDE Denver (DEN) to Portland flights
ORD Chicago 12h 11m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Portland flights
MSP Minneapolis ~10h 20m 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, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,637 mi 3h 22m 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 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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
AS Alaska Airlines 5 – – 18% Oneworld –
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 3h22 18% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (5 flights/wk, 71%)
Unaffiliated: SY (2 flights/wk, 29%)
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
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
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
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
ANC ~5h 32m SEA ~5h 34m DEN ~9h 45m MSP ~10h 20m ORD ~12h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
269
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
18%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
18%
Arriving
87%
Return
PDX → FAI
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
37%
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 22m 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 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 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 22m 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 limited weekly 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, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PDX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 2 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 22 minutes gate to gate. 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

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