Chicago to Fairbanks (ORD–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AKDT
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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 5 hubs
ANC Anchorage 8h 13m 5YAAAC → 7SASEM Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 17m AAACAF → AMDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks flights
SEA Seattle 9h 25m AAAFAS → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to Fairbanks flights
DEN Denver 9h 30m AAACCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Fairbanks flights
PDX Portland 11h 29m AAACAS → ASSY Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Fairbanks
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,778 mi 6h 39m nonstop -3h behind

ORD–FAI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,778 miles in approximately 6h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes FAI Routes ORD Live Flights FAI Live Flights ORD Delays FAI Delays
All flights from Fairbanks (FAI) Fairbanks to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–FAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 B39M 6h39 58% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to FAI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
ANC ~8h 13m MSP ~8h 17m SEA ~9h 25m DEN ~9h 30m PDX ~11h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
461
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
ORD → FAI
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
38%
Return
FAI → ORD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → FAI delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · FAI: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 3:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
2,778 mi / 4,471 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 39m gate to gate.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance2,778 mi / 4,471 km
Flight time6h 39m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport take about 6h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 2,778 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to FAI: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ted Stevens Anchorage, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Seattle–Tacoma.
Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from FAI to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ORD to FAI

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to FAI is about 6 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,778 miles (4,471 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ted Stevens Anchorage, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.