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Flights from Fairbanks to Reno
There are no direct flights from Fairbanks to Reno. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Portland, about 5h 50m door to door (41 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 50m
Fairbanks to Reno at a glance
Fastest journey5h 50mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Portland
Best ways to fly from Fairbanks to Reno
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) RNO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air
Wed12:00 FAI16:26 SEA0h 49m connection17:15 SEA18:50 RNOAlaska Airlines
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FAI Portland (PDX) RNO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air
Tue09:30 FAI14:06 PDX4h 09m connection18:15 PDX19:34 RNOSun Country Airlines + Alaska Airlines
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FAI Denver (DEN) RNO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Fri01:15 FAI08:13 DEN3h 02m connection11:15 DEN12:25 RNOUnited 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
- 3,337 km2,072 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 50mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hReno vs Fairbanks
- Currency in Reno
- USD
- Airports
- FAI → RNO
Flights from Fairbanks to Reno: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Fairbanks to Reno?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Portland and Denver. 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 Reno?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,337 km.
Where do you change planes between Fairbanks and Reno?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Portland (PDX) and Denver (DEN). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fairbanks and Reno?
Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). Reno: Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO).
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Reno?
Reno is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.





