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

PDX Airport Page →
1,637 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 22m ago
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
→
SY3037
SY Sun Country
738
4:30 AM
PDT
7:12 AM
AKDT
3h 42m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
AS1521
AS Alaska
738
9:59 PM
PDT
12:55 AM+1
AKDT
3h 56m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
AS1520
AS Alaska
739
12:39 AM
AKDT
5:30 AM
PDT
3h 51m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
SEA Seattle 5h 43m AFAMAS → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to Fairbanks flights
ANC Anchorage 5h 50m ASBACX → 7SASEM Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks flights
DEN Denver 9h 2m ASCMF9 → UA Denver (DEN) to Fairbanks flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 2m AFAMAS → AMDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks flights
ORD Chicago 12h 22m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Fairbanks flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Portland to Fairbanks
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,637 mi 3h 49m nonstop -1h behind

PDX–FAI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,637 miles in approximately 3h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore PDX Routes FAI Routes PDX Live Flights FAI Live Flights PDX Delays FAI Delays
All flights from Fairbanks (FAI) Fairbanks to Portland flights
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
AS Alaska Airlines 7 738 3h56 72% Oneworld –
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 3h42 72% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS, SY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: SY (2 flights/wk, 22%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
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
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
SEA ~5h 43m ANC ~5h 50m DEN ~9h 2m MSP ~10h 2m ORD ~12h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
276
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
PDX → FAI
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
40%
Return
FAI → PDX
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → FAI delays →
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 2 11
Weekly flights 9 166
Flight time 3h 49m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 72% –
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 49m gate to gate.
Facts

PDX–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance1,637 mi / 2,634 km
Flight time3h 49m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,637 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PDX to FAI: Alaska Airlines and Sun Country 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 Seattle–Tacoma, Ted Stevens Anchorage and Denver.
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 Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDX to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to FAI is about 3 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,637 miles (2,634 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Ted Stevens Anchorage and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).