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Flights from San Jose to Fairbanks

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Fairbanks. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Denver, about 6h 38m door to door (103 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 38m
SJCFAISEA

San Jose to Fairbanks at a glance

Fastest journey6h 38mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Denver

Best ways to fly from San Jose 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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SJC Seattle (SEA) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Tue17:00 SJC19:01 SEA0h 59m connection20:00 SEA22:38 FAIAlaska Airlines
72 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 38m
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SJC Denver (DEN) FAI
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Wed14:00 SJC17:15 DEN2h 15m connection19:30 DEN22:58 FAISouthwest Airlines + United Airlines
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 58m
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SJC Portland (PDX) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Sun22:00 SJC23:30 PDX5h 30m connection05:00 PDX07:42 FAISouthwest Airlines + Sun Country Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 42m
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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
3,495 km2,170 miles
Journey time
6h 38mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hFairbanks vs San Jose
Currency in Fairbanks
USD
Airports
SJC → FAI

Flights from San Jose to Fairbanks: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Fairbanks?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Denver and Portland. 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 Jose to Fairbanks?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,495 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Fairbanks?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN) and Portland (PDX). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Fairbanks?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 1 hour behind San Jose.

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