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

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UA2223
UA United
B39M
4:09 PM
CDT T1
7:38 PM
AKDT
6h 29m
18%
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UA8223
UA United
9:35 PM
CDT
12:16 AM+1
AKDT
5h 41m
18%
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UA1640
UA United
7M9
8:55 PM
AKDT
5:52 AM+1
CDT
5h 57m
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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 7 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 8h 10m AAACAM → AMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks flights
ANC Anchorage 8h 18m AAACAS → 7SASEM Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks flights
SEA Seattle 9h 21m AAAFAS → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to Fairbanks flights
DEN Denver 9h 37m AAACAY → UA Denver (DEN) to Fairbanks flights
PDX Portland 10h 57m AAACAS → ASSY Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks flights
YUL Montréal ~10h 3m AAACAS → Montréal (YUL) to Fairbanks flights
YOW Ottawa ~10h 42m ACASPAV → Ottawa (YOW) to Fairbanks flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Fairbanks
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,778 mi 6h 5m 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 5m. 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 8 B39M 5h41-6h29 57% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (8 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
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
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
7
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
MSP ~8h 10m ANC ~8h 18m SEA ~9h 21m DEN ~9h 37m YUL ~10h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
467
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
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
100%
Return
FAI → ORD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
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 5m 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 5m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 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 5m 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Ted Stevens Anchorage 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 8 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 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,778 miles (4,471 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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