Traveling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): what you need to know
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between CLT and FAI:
O'Hare International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is $406. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $710. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from CLT to FAI, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Use filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is around 9 miles from central Charlotte. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 4 hours and 53 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CLT:
Arriving at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Book a hotel close to FAI if you're catching a late flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to central Fairbanks
Fairbanks International Airport is approximately 6 miles from central Fairbanks. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 15 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours and 19 minutes.
When to fly to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Fairbanks. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Fairbanks during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 50ºF and 77ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from CLT to FAI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -27ºF and 18ºF on average.
More about Fairbanks
Start your Fairbanks trip right by finding a great place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from CLT to FAI, browse our range of hotel options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Pioneer Park, Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge and Georgeson Botanical Garden are must-visits when exploring Fairbanks.
Complete your Fairbanks trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Fairbanks International Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Fairbanks vacation.
