Flying from Vancouver to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) begins with finding the best airport to begin your travels from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your main options in Vancouver.
Fairbanks International Airport is located in Fairbanks. The city is in the UTC-8 timezone and is one hour behind Vancouver.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Vancouver to FAI.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Fairbanks International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to FAI flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Fairbanks International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive without delays. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Book a hotel close to FAI if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Fairbanks International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Pick up a Fairbanks International Airport rental car and explore Fairbanks and beyond with your own wheels. Enterprise, Budget and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Fairbanks International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
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Getting from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to central Fairbanks
Central Fairbanks is about 6 kilometres from Fairbanks International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
R 3,874 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Fairbanks International Airport. Return flights start at R 6,567. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to FAI. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Vancouver to Fairbanks International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Fairbanks. July is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Vancouver to FAI plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Fairbanks, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Fairbanks International Airport in January when temperatures are between -33ºC (-27ºF) and -8ºC (18ºF).
More about Fairbanks
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Fairbanks International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Fairbanks:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Fairbanks when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Aurora Park followed by S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat and Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Explore more of the United States
The United States is home to plenty of other interesting places to add to your itinerary, such as Deltana. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Fairbanks, swing by leading sights like Clearwater Baptist Church while you're here.
Another worthwhile stop in the United States, Tok is located around 290 kilometres south-east of Fairbanks. Plan to visit highlights including Muklukland.
