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Flights from Austin to Fairbanks
There are no direct flights from Austin to Fairbanks. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Denver, about 8h 38m door to door (68 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 38m
Austin to Fairbanks at a glance
Fastest journey8h 38mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Denver
Best ways to fly from Austin to Fairbanks
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
AUS Seattle (SEA) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Thu20:00 AUS22:10 SEA0h 50m connection23:00 SEA01:38 FAIAlaska Airlines
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AUS Denver (DEN) FAI
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue16:30 AUS17:28 DEN2h 17m connection19:45 DEN23:13 FAISouthwest Airlines + United Airlines
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AUS Minneapolis (MSP) FAI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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AUS Chicago (ORD) FAI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 5,135 km3,189 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 38mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hFairbanks vs Austin
- Currency in Fairbanks
- USD
- Airports
- AUS → FAI
Flights from Austin to Fairbanks: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Austin to Fairbanks?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Denver and Minneapolis. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Austin to Fairbanks?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,135 km.
Where do you change planes between Austin and Fairbanks?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN), Minneapolis (MSP) and Chicago (ORD). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Austin and Fairbanks?
Austin: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
What is the time difference between Austin and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Austin.





