New York to Fairbanks (JFK–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,269 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
ANC Anchorage 8h 31m 5YASBR → 7SASEM Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks flights
PDX Portland 10h 47m AFASDL → AS Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks flights
SEA Seattle 10h 59m AFAMAS → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to Fairbanks flights
ORD Chicago 12h 35m AAAFAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Fairbanks flights
MSP Minneapolis 12h 41m AFAMDL → AMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks flights
DEN Denver 15h 26m AFB6DL → UA Denver (DEN) to Fairbanks flights
YUL Montréal ~9h 12m AC → Montréal (YUL) to Fairbanks flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Fairbanks
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,269 mi 6h 34m nonstop -4h behind

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

Also explore JFK Routes FAI Routes JFK Live Flights FAI Live Flights JFK Delays FAI Delays
All flights from Fairbanks (FAI) Fairbanks to New York flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
ANC ~8h 31m YUL ~9h 12m PDX ~10h 47m SEA ~10h 59m ORD ~12h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
417
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
JFK → FAI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
FAI → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → FAI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fairbanks from New York

Nearby airports with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Metric JFK→FAI EWR→FAI
Distance from JFK – 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 6h 34m 6h 24m
Departure OTP 100% –
Newark (EWR) to Fairbanks flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind New York.
JFK: EDT · FAI: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 2:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
3,269 mi / 5,261 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 34m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance3,269 mi / 5,261 km
Flight time6h 34m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: FAI
Full nameFairbanks International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport take about 6h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 3,269 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ted Stevens Anchorage, Portland and Seattle–Tacoma.
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from FAI to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 JFK to FAI

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to FAI is about 6 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,269 miles (5,261 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ted Stevens Anchorage, Portland and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).