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One of the most cost-effective and convenient ways to get from the airport to the downtown area is aboard the bus offered by Alaska/Yukon Trails, that makes this journey in around 20 minutes. For those travelers that would prefer to take a taxi to make this trip, you should expect travel time up around 8min.

The two hotels that offer a location close to the airport and also offer free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel properties are the La Quinta Inn & Suites Fairbanks and the Pike’s Waterfront Lodge.

There are roughly 6 different major rental car companies that have an operation at this airport, and every one of them has a customer service desk near the baggage claim area of the terminal building. Most of the rental car companies at this airport specialize in offering vehicles that drive well during harsh winter conditions in Fairbanks.

All rideshare pick-ups at this airport occur at a designated pick-up zone that travelers will find just to the right of the terminal exit at the north end of the terminal building.

Among airlines operating Anchorage to Fairbanks flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Anchorage and Fairbanks.

Flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks usually depart from Anchorage (ANC) and arrive at Fairbanks (FAI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks.

The Boeing 737-700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Anchorage to Fairbanks route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $233 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $305, a difference of $72. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Anchorage to Fairbanks flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

A nonstop flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks takes 1h 03m, covering 260 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Anchorage to Fairbanks:

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 7:18 am
• Latest: departs at 10:58 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

The flight takes about 1h 03m.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $245 to $1,969. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Anchorage to Fairbanks are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $229, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

Fairbanks Airport (FAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Alamo
· Avis
· NextCar
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks range from $225 to $348, with an average of $252 over the past 12 months. Anything below $225 counts as a good deal.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Anchorage to Fairbanks route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.