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Flights from Washington to Fairbanks
There are no direct flights from Washington to Fairbanks. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Denver, about 9h 53m door to door (49 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 19m
Washington to Fairbanks at a glance
Fastest journey9h 19mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Denver
Best ways to fly from Washington 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
WAS Seattle (SEA) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Tue09:15 WAS11:44 SEA0h 46m connection12:30 SEA15:08 FAIAlaska Airlines
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WAS Denver (DEN) FAI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Wed16:15 WAS17:49 DEN1h 41m connection19:30 DEN22:58 FAIUnited Airlines
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WAS Chicago (ORD) FAI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: United 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
- 5,263 km3,268 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 19mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -4hFairbanks vs Washington
- Currency in Fairbanks
- USD
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → FAI
Flights from Washington to Fairbanks: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington to Fairbanks?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Denver 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 Washington to Fairbanks?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,263 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Fairbanks?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) and Portland (PDX). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Fairbanks?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
What is the time difference between Washington and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Washington.





