Cheap Flights from Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks International (FAI)

Getting around Alaska is almost always easier (and often cheaper) by plane. There are 260 miles between these Anchorage and Fairbanks. A direct flight spends about an hour in the air.

As you might expect, Alaska Airlines leads the pack on direct flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks, with 10 nonstop services to choose from on most days. You can also sometimes get a direct flight with Era Alaska or Condor Airlines.

Making Your Way to Ted Stevens Anchorage Airport

The Ted Stevens Airport consists of two terminals, North and South. It gets good reviews from many travelers, who appreciate its style and cleanliness, as well as the amazing decor (which includes a gigantic stuffed brown bear)! Lots of choice for food and free WiFi should keep you satisfied and entertained while you wait for your flight.

Parking at the airport can be extremely expensive, though there is a Park/Ride/Fly lot which offers more economical rates. If you don’t want to drive, theMunicipality of Anchorage People Mover Bus is a good alternative. The bus stops every 30 minutes at various locations throughout the airport and alternates between downtown and the Dimond Center between the hours of approximately 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. There are several private transportation companies which also offer service to the airport.

Arriving in Fairbanks

The jaw-dropping landscape of steppes, fjords, and mountains that surround Fairbanks are the main draw for most visitors, who come to revel in the midnight sun or gaze awestruck at the northern lights. Wildlife tours and treks are hugely popular, as are the many attractions which trace the gold rush and pioneer history of this far-flung outpost.

Museums have an outsized presence here, but many operate only in the summer months, even the Ice Museum (which is exactly what you’d imagine, only better). The Fountainbank Antique Auto Museum is a surprising treasure. It has a pristine collection of gorgeously restored cars which are accompanied by period clothing and photographs, and you don’t have to be a car fanatic to enjoy this journey back into a lost era. Fairbanks is also host to several exciting festivals throughout the year, most notably the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, Gazebo Nights, the State Fair, and the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics.

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