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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
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.
1Search
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.





