Seattle to Fairbanks (SEA–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SEA–FAI is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,530 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, DE, JL, KE, QR | 63 | 737, 738, 73J, 7M8, 7M9 | 3h34-3h59 | Oneworld | AY, DE, JL, KE, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE, VS | 14 | 223 | 3h35-3h57 | SkyTeam | AM, KE, VS | |
| WS WestJet | 7 | – | – | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · FAI: AKDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 PM in Fairbanks.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to FAI
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, WestJet and Air France. With 166 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to FAI is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,530 miles (2,462 km). There are approximately 166 weekly flights outbound and 219 return, totaling 385 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ted Stevens Anchorage, Portland and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.