Traveling from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Each week, there are 51 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flights. If you want to take off early, go for the 06:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:03 with Alaska Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ANC to FAI flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring Fairbanks (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport offered by this airline.
Alaska Airlines is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
Alaska Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for ANC to FAI flights, with 87.38% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ANC and FAI:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flight is AED 442. A return ticket right now is AED 870. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ANC to FAI.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
79.27% of flights that leave from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is around 10 kilometers from central Anchorage. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ANC? If you're catching an early flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
If you have a late Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near FAI:
Pick up a Fairbanks International Airport rental car and explore Fairbanks and beyond with your own wheels. Enterprise, Budget and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Fairbanks International Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to central Fairbanks
You'll find FAI at University Ave..
Fairbanks International Airport to central Fairbanks has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometers away.
Getting to the center by public transport typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Fairbanks in April.
Lock in your flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Fairbanks during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ANC to FAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -33ºC (-27ºF) and -8ºC (18ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Anchorage is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Fairbanks. Around 418 kilometers away to the south, top sights here include Anchorage Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Center and Earthquake Park.
Around 402 kilometers south of Fairbanks, Eagle River is another favorite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Eagle River Greenbelt Trailhead, Chief Alex Park and King's Eagle River.
