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

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UA2223
UA United
7M8
4:09 PM
CDT T1
7:42 PM
AKDT
6h 33m
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UA1640
UA United
7M9
8:55 PM
AKDT
5:52 AM+1
CDT
5h 57m
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UA1379
UA United
7M8
8:55 PM
AKDT
6:02 AM+1
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6h 7m
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Chicago to Fairbanks
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,778 mi 5h 39m nonstop -3h behind 20 1-stop hubs

ORD–FAI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,778 miles in approximately 5h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes FAI Routes ORD Live Flights FAI Live Flights ORD Delays FAI Delays
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 7M8 6h33 42% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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
8
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
435
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.
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 5h 39m to 6h 33m.
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 time5h 39m to 6h 33m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 17 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
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 approximately 5h 39m to 6h 33m. The route covers 2,778 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from ORD to FAI. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, SLC, YUL, EWR, YOW, GEG, LAS, JFK, YHZ, MIA, PDX, DEN, ANC, CGO, SEA, PVG, XMN, HGH, HKG and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to FAI ranges from 5 hours 39 minutes to 6 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,778 miles (4,471 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.