Yellowknife to Fairbanks (YZF–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,026 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Yellowknife to Fairbanks
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,026 mi 3h 22m nonstop -2h behind

YZF–FAI has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YZF to FAI.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
21
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
YZF → FAI
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
54%
Return
FAI → YZF
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAI delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Yellowknife, it's 4:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
1,026 mi / 1,650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 22m gate to gate.
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

YZF–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Yellowknife to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance1,026 mi / 1,650 km
Flight time3h 22m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: YZF
Full nameYellowknife International Airport
IATA / ICAOYZF / CYZF
TimezoneAmerica/Yellowknife
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation675 ft / 206 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 YZF to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Yellowknife International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport take about 3h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 1,026 miles.
Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Yellowknife.
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 YZF to FAI

Yellowknife International Airport (YZF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YZF to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YZF to FAI is about 3 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,026 miles (1,650 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.