Seattle to Fairbanks (SEA–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–FAI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Air France and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,530 miles in approximately 3h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: DE, JL, KE, QR | 49 | 73G, 73J, 7M8, 7M9, B39M | 3h31-4h03 | Oneworld | DE, JL, KE, QR | |
| AF Air France | 7 | 223 | 3h51 | SkyTeam | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE, VS | 7 | 223 | 3h55 | SkyTeam | AM, KE, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 Air France, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 126 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 31 minutes to 4 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,530 miles (2,462 km). There are approximately 126 weekly flights outbound and 140 return, totaling 266 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via GEG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.