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Flights from Fairbanks to Houston

There are no direct flights from Fairbanks to Houston. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Minneapolis, about 8h 18m door to door (76 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 18m
FAIHOUSEA

Fairbanks to Houston at a glance

Fastest journey8h 18mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Fairbanks to Houston

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) HOU
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
Mon05:30 FAI09:56 SEA0h 49m connection10:45 SEA16:48 HOUAlaska Airlines
42 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 18m
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FAI Minneapolis (MSP) HOU
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Mon22:00 FAI05:52 MSP1h 08m connection07:00 MSP09:35 HOUDelta Air Lines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 35m
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FAI Chicago (ORD) HOU
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Wed20:45 FAI05:20 ORD1h 10m connection06:30 ORD08:53 HOUUnited Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 08m
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FAI Denver (DEN) HOU
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Fri01:15 FAI08:13 DEN2h 02m connection10:15 DEN13:24 HOUUnited Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 09m
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FAI Anchorage (ANC) HOU
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Cathay Pacific
Sat18:30 FAI19:27 ANC3h 03m connection22:30 ANC07:59 HOUAlaska Airlines + United Airlines
16 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 10h 29m
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FAI Portland (PDX) HOU
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
Sun09:15 FAI13:51 PDX10h 09m connection00:00 PDX05:53 HOUSun Country Airlines + United Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 38m
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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
5,288 km3,284 miles
Journey time
8h 18mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hHouston vs Fairbanks
Currency in Houston
USD
Airports
FAI → IAH, HOU

Flights from Fairbanks to Houston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fairbanks to Houston?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Minneapolis 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 Fairbanks to Houston?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,288 km.
Where do you change planes between Fairbanks and Houston?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Minneapolis (MSP), Chicago (ORD) and Denver (DEN). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fairbanks and Houston?
Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Houston?
Houston is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

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