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Flights from Santa Barbara to Fairbanks

There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Fairbanks. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Denver, about 7h 08m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 08m
SBAFAISEA

Santa Barbara to Fairbanks at a glance

Fastest journey7h 08mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Denver

Best ways to fly from Santa Barbara 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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SBA Seattle (SEA) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Tue19:30 SBA21:48 SEA1h 12m connection23:00 SEA01:38 FAIAlaska Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 08m
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SBA Denver (DEN) FAI
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Wed13:15 SBA16:18 DEN3h 12m connection19:30 DEN22:58 FAIUnited Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 43m
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SBA Portland (PDX) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Fri17:45 SBA19:51 PDX8h 54m connection04:45 PDX07:27 FAIHorizon Air + Sun Country Airlines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 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
3,868 km2,402 miles
Journey time
7h 08mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hFairbanks vs Santa Barbara
Currency in Fairbanks
USD
Airports
SBA → FAI

Flights from Santa Barbara to Fairbanks: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Fairbanks?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,868 km.
Where do you change planes between Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara and Fairbanks?
Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Santa Barbara.

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