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Flights from San Diego to Fairbanks
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Fairbanks. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Denver, about 7h 23m door to door (164 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 23m
San Diego to Fairbanks at a glance
Fastest journey7h 23mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Denver
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Fairbanks
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
SAN Seattle (SEA) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Mon06:15 SAN09:03 SEA0h 57m connection10:00 SEA12:38 FAIAlaska Airlines
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SAN Denver (DEN) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue14:30 SAN17:36 DEN2h 09m connection19:45 DEN23:13 FAISouthwest Airlines + United Airlines
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SAN Anchorage (ANC) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines
Sat09:45 SAN14:13 ANC4h 17m connection18:30 ANC19:21 FAIAlaska Airlines
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SAN Portland (PDX) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Fri21:15 SAN23:35 PDX5h 10m connection04:45 PDX07:27 FAIAlaska Airlines + Sun Country 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
- 4,129 km2,564 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 23mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hFairbanks vs San Diego
- Currency in Fairbanks
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → FAI
Flights from San Diego to Fairbanks: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Fairbanks?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Denver and Anchorage. 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 San Diego to Fairbanks?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,129 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Fairbanks?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN), Anchorage (ANC) and Portland (PDX). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Fairbanks?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 1 hour behind San Diego.
