Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.
Flights from ORD to FAI start at 16:15 — the first with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:30 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from seven weekly O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your ORD to FAI flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Fairbanks (and then exploring more of United States!) is a snap with United Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport.
United Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ORD and FAI include:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Denver International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Right now, R 3,350 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,543. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to FAI.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ORD to FAI.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, data shows 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near ORD? If you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FAI instead:
Explore without limits with a Fairbanks International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Enterprise, Budget or Alamo and see more of Fairbanks and beyond.
Reserving 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
FAI is located at University Ave..
From Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Fairbanks. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Fairbanks, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ORD to FAI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -33ºC (-27ºF) and -8ºC (18ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Anchorage is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Fairbanks. Around 418 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Anchorage Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Centre and Earthquake Park.
If you want to check out another side of United States, consider Eagle River, about 402 kilometres south of Fairbanks. Eagle River Greenbelt Trailhead, Chief Alex Park and King's Eagle River are among its highlights.
