Direct flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks
48 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from ANC to FAI.
Flight time: about 41m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Anchorage local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska ASA457 | 6:11a | 48m | Mon–Tue |
| Alaska ASA457 | 6:16a | 41m | Thu, Sat, Sun |
| Alaska QXE2193 | 6:58a | 36m | Fri |
| Empire Airlines CFS8663 | 10:08a | 55m | Thu |
| Alaska ASA466 | 10:22a | 41m | Mon, Tue, Sat |
| Empire Airlines CFS8663 | 10:24a | 54m | Tue |
| Alaska ASA466 | 10:30a | 54m | Fri |
| Empire Airlines CFS8663 | 10:32a | 53m | Mon |
| Alaska ASA466 | 10:36a | 47m | Thu |
| Empire Airlines CFS8663 | 10:36a | 53m | Fri |
| Alaska ASA466 | 11:13a | 37m | Sun |
| Alaska QXE2090 | 12:27p | 40m | Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Alaska ASA1336 | 12:40p | 48m | Mon |
| Alaska ASA1440 | 3:25p | 41m | Sun |
| Alaska QXE2103 | 3:40p | 36m | Wed–Sat |
| Alaska QXE2103 | 3:51p | 42m | Mon |
| Alaska QXE2103 | 4:24p | 29m | Tue |
| Alaska QXE2085 | 7:08p | 39m | Thu–Sun |
| Alaska QXE2085 | 7:16p | 38m | Mon, Wed |
| Alaska QXE2085 | 8:11p | 36m | Tue |
| Alaska ASA1612 | 8:40p | 39m | Wed |
| Alaska ASA1612 | 8:46p | 40m | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Alaska ASA1612 | 8:58p | 38m | Mon |
| Alaska ASA1612 | 9:17p | 41m | Sun |
| Alaska QXE2277 | 11:00p | 44m | Mon, Wed |
| Alaska QXE2277 | 11:07p | 30m | Sat |
| Alaska QXE2277 | 11:17p | 19m | Tue, Fri, Sun |
| Alaska QXE2277 | 11:57p | 26m | Thu |
The route
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Nonstop from Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI)
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) has 48 nonstop flights a week to Fairbanks (FAI), operated by Alaska and Empire Airlines. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ANC and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks?
The nonstop flight from Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI) takes about 41m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Fairbanks?
Driving from Anchorage to Fairbanks takes about 6h 7m, covering roughly 359 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 41m.