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Flights from Fairbanks to Cedar Rapids

There are no direct flights from Fairbanks to Cedar Rapids. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 8h 40m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 40m
FAICIDORD

Fairbanks to Cedar Rapids at a glance

Fastest journey8h 40mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Fairbanks to Cedar Rapids

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 Denver (DEN) CID
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Fri01:15 FAI08:13 DEN2h 02m connection10:15 DEN12:55 CIDUnited Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 40m
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FAI Chicago (ORD) CID
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest
Sun20:30 FAI05:05 ORD3h 55m connection09:00 ORD09:40 CIDUnited Airlines + GoJet Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 10m
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FAI Minneapolis (MSP) CID
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 54m
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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
4,288 km2,663 miles
Journey time
8h 40mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hCedar Rapids vs Fairbanks
Currency in Cedar Rapids
USD
Airports
FAI → CID

Flights from Fairbanks to Cedar Rapids: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fairbanks to Cedar Rapids?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago 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 Cedar Rapids?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,288 km.
Where do you change planes between Fairbanks and Cedar Rapids?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fairbanks and Cedar Rapids?
Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). Cedar Rapids: The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

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