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Flights from Fairbanks to Austin

There are no direct flights from Fairbanks to Austin. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Denver, about 8h 17m door to door (62 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 17m
FAIAUSSEA

Fairbanks to Austin at a glance

Fastest journey8h 17mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Denver

Best ways to fly from Fairbanks to Austin

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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FAI Seattle (SEA) AUS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
Mon12:00 FAI16:26 SEA0h 49m connection17:15 SEA23:17 AUSAlaska Airlines
39 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 17m
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2
FAI Denver (DEN) AUS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Fri01:15 FAI08:13 DEN1h 32m connection09:45 DEN12:49 AUSUnited Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 34m
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3
FAI Minneapolis (MSP) AUS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Fri22:30 FAI06:22 MSP2h 38m connection09:00 MSP11:25 AUSDelta Air Lines + Southwest Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 55m
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4
FAI Chicago (ORD) AUS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Tue20:30 FAI05:05 ORD1h 55m connection07:00 ORD09:29 AUSUnited Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 59m
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FAI Portland (PDX) AUS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines
Tue09:30 FAI14:06 PDX3h 39m connection17:45 PDX23:37 AUSSun Country Airlines + Alaska Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 07m
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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
5,135 km3,189 miles
Journey time
8h 17mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hAustin vs Fairbanks
Currency in Austin
USD
Airports
FAI → AUS

Flights from Fairbanks to Austin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fairbanks to Austin?
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 Fairbanks to Austin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,135 km.
Where do you change planes between Fairbanks and Austin?
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 Fairbanks and Austin?
Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). Austin: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Austin?
Austin is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

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