McGrath to Fairbanks (MCG–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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268 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 6d ago
No nonstop service between MCG and FAI. Nearest airports to MCG with scheduled service: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC, 219 mi) · Ruby Airport (RBY, 123 mi) · Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL, 130 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ANC Anchorage 3h 47m JN → ASDAZEM Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks flights
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McGrath to Fairbanks
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
268 mi 1h 37m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCG to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
ANC ~3h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5
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
MCG → FAI
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
Return
FAI → MCG
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fairbanks from McGrath

Nearby airports with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Metric MCG→FAI GAL→FAI UNK→FAI
Distance from MCG – 130 mi 173 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 5 1
Flight time 1h 37m 1h 30m 2h 5m
Galena (GAL) to Fairbanks flights · Unalakleet (UNK) to Fairbanks flights · Huslia (HSL) to Fairbanks flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCG with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in McGrath, it's 6:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
268 mi / 432 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m gate to gate.
Facts

MCG–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the McGrath to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance268 mi / 432 km
Flight time1h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCG
Full nameMcGrath Airport
IATA / ICAOMCG / PAMC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation341 ft / 104 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 MCG to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from McGrath Airport to Fairbanks International Airport take about 1h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 268 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ted Stevens Anchorage.
Nearby alternatives include GAL, UNK and HSL. 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 MCG to FAI

McGrath Airport (MCG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCG to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCG to FAI is about 1 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 268 miles (432 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ted Stevens Anchorage. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Galena (GAL), Unalakleet (UNK) and Huslia (HSL).