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Flights from Columbus to Fairbanks

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Fairbanks. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Denver, about 9h 23m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 41m
CMHFAISEA

Columbus to Fairbanks at a glance

Fastest journey8h 41mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Denver

Best ways to fly from Columbus to Fairbanks

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMH Seattle (SEA) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Mon07:15 CMH08:59 SEA1h 01m connection10:00 SEA12:38 FAIAlaska Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 23m
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CMH Denver (DEN) FAI
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sat17:15 CMH18:08 DEN1h 22m connection19:30 DEN22:58 FAIUnited Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 43m
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3
CMH Chicago (ORD) FAI
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 41m
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CMH Minneapolis (MSP) FAI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 42m
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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
4,882 km3,032 miles
Journey time
8h 41mon current schedules
Time difference
-4hFairbanks vs Columbus
Currency in Fairbanks
USD
Airports
CMH, LCK → FAI

Flights from Columbus to Fairbanks: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Fairbanks?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Denver and Chicago. 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 Columbus to Fairbanks?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,882 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Fairbanks?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Fairbanks?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Columbus.

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