Seattle to Fairbanks (SEA–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,530 mi airlines 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS106
AS Alaska
738
12:00 PM
MDT
2:58 PM
AKDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AS174
AS Alaska
73G
12:03 PM
MDT
3:08 PM
AKDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AS167
AS Alaska
73J
7:45 PM
MDT
10:35 PM
AKDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AF5785
AF Air France
223
9:20 PM
MDT
12:11 AM
AKDT
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
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DL2186
DL Delta
BCS3
9:20 PM
MDT TB
12:12 AM
AKDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AM4158
AM Aeromexi
738
9:30 PM
MDT TB
12:22 AM
AKDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AS495
AS Alaska
B39M
10:34 PM
MDT
1:11 AM+1
AKDT
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AS102
AS Alaska
73H
10:55 PM
MDT
1:44 AM+1
AKDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS112
AS Alaska
73G
11:49 PM
MDT
2:38 AM+1
AKDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AS107
AS Alaska
7M9
1:20 AM
AKDT
6:00 AM
MDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AF2417
AF Air France
738
1:27 AM
AKDT TM
6:10 AM
MDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2335
AF Air France
223
1:30 AM
AKDT
6:16 AM
MDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2408
DL Delta
BCS3
1:30 AM
AKDT TM
6:14 AM
MDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS168
AS Alaska
73J
2:21 AM
AKDT
6:37 AM
MDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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HA4856
HA Hawaiian
7M9
5:30 AM
AKDT
10:16 AM
MDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
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HA4914
HA Hawaiian
73H
5:30 AM
AKDT
10:16 AM
MDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
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BA7510
BA British
737
5:51 AM
AKDT
10:35 AM
MDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AS210
AS Alaska
B39M
8:00 AM
AKDT
12:46 PM
MDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AS129
AS Alaska
73G
11:25 AM
AKDT
3:52 PM
MDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS140
AS Alaska
73G
12:11 PM
AKDT
4:53 PM
MDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4909
HA Hawaiian
73G
12:11 PM
AKDT
4:53 PM
MDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS106
AS Alaska
7M9
3:53 PM
AKDT
8:35 PM
MDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS149
AS Alaska
7M8
3:59 PM
AKDT
8:37 PM
MDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Fairbanks
4 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 1,530 mi 3h 49m nonstop -2h behind 6 1-stop hubs

SEA–FAI is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,530 miles in approximately 3h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–FAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 35 738, 73G, 73H, 73J, B39M 3h49-5h05 100% Oneworld
AF Air France 7 223 3h51 100% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 738 3h52 100% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 7 BCS3 3h52 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – AF
738 Boeing 737-800 – AM, AS
73G Boeing 737-700 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
B39MAS
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – DL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (35 flights/wk, 63%)
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (21 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to FAI direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
80
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
178
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → FAI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
FAI → SEA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → FAI delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Seattle.
SEA: MDT · FAI: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 4:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
1,530 mi / 2,462 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 49m to 5h 5m.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

SEA–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance1,530 mi / 2,462 km
Flight time3h 49m to 5h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights56 out / 80 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: FAI
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport take approximately 3h 49m to 5h 5m. The route covers 1,530 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from SEA to FAI. The return direction has about 80 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GEG, EWR, PDX, ANC, PVG and MNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Seattle.
Yes, return flights from FAI to SEA 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 SEA to FAI

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SEA to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to FAI ranges from 3 hours 49 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,530 miles (2,462 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 136 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via GEG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.