Fairbanks to Rochester (FAI–ROC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,015 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

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Fairbanks to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,015 mi 5h 25m nonstop +4h ahead

FAI–ROC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FAI to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
ORD ~9h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
93
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 → ROC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
ROC → FAI
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAI delays → ROC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Rochester is 4 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
FAI: AKDT · ROC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks, it's 10:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
3,015 mi / 4,851 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

FAI–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fairbanks to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance3,015 mi / 4,851 km
Flight time5h 25m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAI
Full nameFairbanks International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
Destination: ROC
Full nameFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAI to ROC flights.
Nonstop flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport take about 5h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 3,015 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ROC 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.
Rochester is 4 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 ROC

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FAI to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAI to ROC is about 5 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,015 miles (4,851 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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