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

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MDT
7:45 AM
AKDT
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Portland to Fairbanks
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,637 mi 5h 26m nonstop -2h behind 4 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 5h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 4 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 5h26 65% – –
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.
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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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
4
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
GEG ~7h 38m SEA ~14h 20m ANC ~21h 1m EWR ~28h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
125
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
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
100%
Return
FAI → PDX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
98%
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 1 4
Weekly flights 2 66
Flight time 5h 26m 3h 49m
Departure OTP 65% –
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
-2h
Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Portland.
PDX: MDT · FAI: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 4:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
1,637 mi / 2,634 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 26m.
Facts

PDX–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance1,637 mi / 2,634 km
Flight time5h 26m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 5h 26m. 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, SEA, ANC and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fairbanks is 2 hours 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 5 hours 26 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

4 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).