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Flights from Raleigh to Fairbanks

There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Fairbanks. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Seattle, about 10h 28m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 23m
RDUFAISEA

Raleigh to Fairbanks at a glance

Fastest journey9h 23mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Seattle

Best ways to fly from Raleigh to Fairbanks

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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RDU Denver (DEN) FAI
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Wed16:30 RDU17:52 DEN1h 38m connection19:30 DEN22:58 FAIUnited Airlines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 28m
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RDU Seattle (SEA) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Fri06:45 RDU09:09 SEA1h 36m connection10:45 SEA13:24 FAIDelta Air Lines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 39m
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RDU Chicago (ORD) FAI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 23m
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RDU Minneapolis (MSP) FAI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 25m
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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
5,480 km3,403 miles
Journey time
9h 23mon current schedules
Time difference
-4hFairbanks vs Raleigh
Currency in Fairbanks
USD
Airports
RDU → FAI

Flights from Raleigh to Fairbanks: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Fairbanks?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Seattle 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 Raleigh to Fairbanks?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,480 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and Fairbanks?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Seattle (SEA), Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Raleigh and Fairbanks?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Raleigh.

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