Portland to Fairbanks (PDX–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SY Sun Country
738
4:30 AM
PDT
7:14 AM
AKDT
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Portland to Fairbanks
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,637 mi 3h 44m nonstop -1h behind 11 1-stop hubs

PDX–FAI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,637 miles in approximately 3h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–FAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 3h44 84% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (2 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, PDX to FAI direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
265
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fairbanks from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Metric PDX→FAI SEA→FAI
Distance from PDX – 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9
Weekly flights 2 126
Flight time 3h 44m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 84% –
Seattle (SEA) to Fairbanks flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Portland.
PDX: PDT · FAI: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 5:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
1,637 mi / 2,634 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m.
Facts

PDX–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance1,637 mi / 2,634 km
Flight time3h 44m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 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 PDX to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport take approximately 3h 44m. The route covers 1,637 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PDX to FAI. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GEG, SLC, LAS, YUL, EWR, JFK, SEA, MIA, DEN, ANC and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Portland.
Yes, return flights from FAI to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA. 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 PDX to FAI

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDX to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to FAI ranges from 3 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,637 miles (2,634 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via GEG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).