Cheap Flights from FAI to ANC: When to Fly from Fairbanks to Anchorage

 

The cheapest times to fly from FAI to ANC are

• January 8th to March 4th
• March 26th to April 15th
• July 30th to December 9th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from FAI to ANC is early October. Prices can be as high as $173 for Wednesday flights during late December, or as low as $143 for Tuesday flights around early October.

 

When to Fly to Anchorage

Flying from Fairbanks, AK (FAI) to Anchorage, AK (ANC) will usually cost between $143 to $156 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early October with an average ticket price of $143. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $156. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $13 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $150 can be considered a good price for a round-trip FAI to ANC flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the FAI to ANC route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the FAI to ANC flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Fairbanks. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.36, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Wednesdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $1 (1%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $149. Return trip prices are from the ANC to FAI flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from FAI to ANC can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 27 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from FAI to ANC? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, Delta, Ravn Alaska, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 260 miles or 418 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from FAI to ANC?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop FAI to ANC flight is about 1 hour 27 minutes.

How many flights go between Fairbanks, AK and Anchorage, AK?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 62 available flights from FAI to ANC.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from FAI to ANC tend to depart late almost never compared to the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 3% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 83% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ANC heading for FAI about 9 minutes early. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Anchorage, AK is about 5 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Alaska: 9 minutes early
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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