Fairbanks to Valdez (FAI–VDZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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259 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Fairbanks to Valdez
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
259 mi 1h 9m nonstop

FAI–VDZ has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FAI → VDZ
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
VDZ → FAI
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Valdez from Fairbanks

Nearby airports with service to Valdez Pioneer Field.
Metric FAI→VDZ GKN→VDZ
Distance from FAI – 198 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 1h 9m 0h 40m
Departure OTP 84% –
Gulkana (GKN) to Valdez flights
Airports within 200 miles of FAI with service to Valdez Pioneer Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Valdez is 0 hours the same as Fairbanks.
FAI: AKDT · VDZ: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks, it's 6:00 PM in Valdez.
Distance & Flight Time
259 mi / 417 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m gate to gate.
Facts

FAI–VDZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fairbanks to Valdez route.
Route details
Distance259 mi / 417 km
Flight time1h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
Origin: FAI
Full nameFairbanks International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
Destination: VDZ
Full nameValdez Pioneer Field
IATA / ICAOVDZ / PAVD
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation121 ft / 37 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAI to VDZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Valdez Pioneer Field take about 1h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 259 miles.
Yes, return flights from VDZ to FAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GKN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 VDZ

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FAI to VDZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAI to VDZ is about 1 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 259 miles (417 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Gulkana (GKN).