Flying from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Fairbanks and Anchorage are in the same timezone, UTC-8.
Flights from FAI to ANC start from 05:00 — the earliest with Alaska Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:06 with Alaska Airlines. Overall, there are 103 weekly Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your FAI to ANC flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Alaska Airlines is your gateway to exploring Anchorage (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport offered by this carrier.
Alaska Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 84.63% of services arriving as planned, Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record for FAI to ANC flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FAI and ANC:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
R 1,520 is the lowest price for a one-way Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,984. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FAI to ANC.
The cheapest month for flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from FAI to ANC.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
FAI is located at University Ave..
72.63% of flights taking off from Fairbanks International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Fairbanks International Airport from central Fairbanks, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near FAI? If you've booked an early flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ANC instead:
Grab a Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport rental car and explore Anchorage and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
From Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The quietest month for a flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Anchorage based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport for July if you want to visit Anchorage during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAI to ANC in January. Average temperatures are between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Anchorage has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north of Anchorage, a trip to Fairbanks will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Pioneer Park, Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge and Georgeson Botanical Garden.
If you want to check out another corner of United States, head for Eagle River, about 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage. Eagle River Greenbelt Trailhead, Chief Alex Park and King's Eagle River are among its highlights.
