Flights from Chicago Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks International Airport Airport (FAI)

Q: How long does the flight from Chicago to Fairbanks to take?

The flight from Chicago to Fairbanks takes6 Hours 4 Minutes.

Direct flights to Fairbanks International Airport from O'Hare International Airport are only offered by United Airlines as this route is in low demand, so the options are limited. If this route is not ideal, the only other option is to get a flight with a stop over. The official airport code for O'Hare International Airport is ORD and for Fairbanks International Airport it is FAI.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! Flight to Fairbanks International Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

On arriving at Fairbanks International Airport please note the time difference, the time zone at Fairbanks International Airport is 9.0 GMT compared to 6.0 GMT at O'Hare International Airport.

If you are planning a trip to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) from O'Hare International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

If you chose to rent a car at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). The following options are available:

Ensure your arrival at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

Find hotels close to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

To see all airliners that offer flights between O'Hare International Airport and Fairbanks International Airport please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	16:20	19:53	VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by United Airlines but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 16:20 and goes by the flight number UA2023 and UA2052

Would you like to book your flight? Bookings can be made direct with United Airlines on their website united.com.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

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