Flying from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take 1 hour 5 minutes. Anchorage and Fairbanks are in the same timezone (UTC-8), meaning you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
Every week, there are 103 flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, select the 05:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure from FAI to ANC is 23:03 with Alaska Airlines.
Traveling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the FAI - ANC route are:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Denver International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is C$179. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$287. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from FAI to ANC.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Handy information about Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Fairbanks International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Fairbanks. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to FAI? If you've booked an early flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ANC:
Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the center of Anchorage. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 13 minutes.
Traveling on public transport typically takes 38 minutes.
When to fly to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Anchorage in May.
Book your flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Anchorage during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 4ºC and 17ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -21ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from FAI to ANC around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Anchorage
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Anchorage right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from FAI to ANC:
Anchorage Museum and Alaska Native Heritage Center are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Anchorage itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Earthquake Park.
Complete your Anchorage trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Anchorage.