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Flights from Vancouver to Fairbanks
There are no direct flights from Vancouver to Fairbanks. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Anchorage, about 6h 38m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 38m
Vancouver to Fairbanks at a glance
Fastest journey6h 38mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Anchorage
Best ways to fly from Vancouver 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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YVR Seattle (SEA) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Air Canada Jazz, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Sun07:15 YVR08:12 SEA2h 03m connection10:15 SEA12:53 FAISkyWest + Alaska Airlines
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YVR Anchorage (ANC) FAI
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines
Fri11:15 YVR13:34 ANC3h 11m connection16:45 ANC17:36 FAIAir Canada Rouge + Alaska Airlines
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YVR Portland (PDX) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Sat18:00 YVR19:07 PDX9h 38m connection04:45 PDX07:27 FAIAir Canada Jazz + 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
- 2,251 km1,398 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 38mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hFairbanks vs Vancouver
- Currency in Fairbanks
- USD
- Airports
- YVR → FAI
Flights from Vancouver to Fairbanks: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Fairbanks?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Anchorage 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 Vancouver to Fairbanks?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,251 km.
Where do you change planes between Vancouver and Fairbanks?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Anchorage (ANC) and Portland (PDX). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Vancouver and Fairbanks?
Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Vancouver.





