Fairbanks to Chicago/Rockford (FAI–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FAI Airport Page →
2,731 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
No nonstop service between FAI and RFD. Nearest airports to FAI with scheduled service: Fort Yukon Airport (FYU, 142 mi) · Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO, 187 mi) · Gulkana Airport (GKN, 198 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ANC Anchorage 9h 5m ASDEEM → 5YEK Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ORD Chicago 10h 20m UA → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fairbanks to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,731 mi 5h 31m nonstop +3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between FAI and RFD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Fairbanks flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FAI to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
ANC ~9h 5m ORD ~10h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
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 → RFD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RFD → FAI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAI delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks, it's 9:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
2,731 mi / 4,395 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 31m gate to gate.
Facts

FAI–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fairbanks to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance2,731 mi / 4,395 km
Flight time5h 31m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAI
Full nameFairbanks International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAI to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 5h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 2,731 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ted Stevens Anchorage and Chicago O'Hare.
Chicago/Rockford is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
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 RFD

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FAI to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAI to RFD is about 5 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,731 miles (4,395 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ted Stevens Anchorage and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.