Ottawa to Fairbanks (YOW–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Ottawa to Fairbanks
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,950 mi 6h 59m nonstop -4h behind 8 1-stop hubs

YOW–FAI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Transat leads the route. The flight covers 2,950 miles in approximately 6h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–FAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TS Air Transat 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
85
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fairbanks from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Metric YOW→FAI YUL→FAI
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 6h 59m 6h 6m
Departure OTP 100% –
Montréal (YUL) to Fairbanks flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · FAI: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 2:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
2,950 mi / 4,747 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 59m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YOW–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance2,950 mi / 4,747 km
Flight time6h 59m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 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 YOW to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport take approximately 6h 59m. The route covers 2,950 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Transat.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, YUL, ANC, EWR, YHZ, DEN, MIA and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Ottawa.
Nearby alternatives include YUL. 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 YOW to FAI

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected by nonstop service from Air Transat.

YOW to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to FAI ranges from 6 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,950 miles (4,747 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).