Anchorage, Alaska

Private charter · FAI → ANC

Fairbanks to Anchorage

260 miles, about 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Fairbanks to Anchorage, door to door faster.

Trade about 6 hours on the road for about 1 hr 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Fairbanks International Airport in Fairbanks to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, 260 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
260 mi
Flight
1 hr 30 min
Driving
6 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
FAIFairbanksANCAnchorage
FAI → ANC260 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers50 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Fairbanks

Airports in Fairbanks

  • FAI

    Commercial airport

    Fairbanks International Airport

    Fairbanks · PAFA

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    11,800 ft

  • MTX

    Regional airport

    Metro Field

    Fairbanks

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    4,600 ft

Arriving Anchorage

Airports in Anchorage

  • ANC

    Major airport

    Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

    Anchorage · PANC

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    12,400 ft

  • MRI

    Commercial airport

    Merrill Field

    Anchorage · PAMR

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

  • PABV

    Regional airport

    Birchwood Airport

    Birchwood

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    4,012 ft

  • WWA

    Commercial airport

    Wasilla Airport

    Wasilla · PAWS

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,700 ft

When you land

Things to do in Anchorage

Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city and its commercial center, home to roughly two in five Alaskans and the regional offices of the oil companies, Native corporations, banks, engineering firms and federal agencies that run much of the state’s economy. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson sits on the city’s northern edge, and Ted Stevens Anchorage International is one of the busiest cargo airports in the world, a refueling point for freighters flying between Asia and North America. Few cities are this defined by aviation: small planes are everyday transportation, and Lake Hood is one of the busiest seaplane bases anywhere.

  1. 01

    Anchorage Museum

    Downtown, Alaska’s largest museum covers the state’s art, history, science and Alaska Native cultures, including a renowned collection of artifacts in partnership with the Smithsonian.

  2. 02

    Alaska Native Heritage Center

    Through dance, storytelling and full-size traditional dwellings around a small lake, this center introduces visitors to the cultures of Alaska’s major Native groups.

  3. 03

    Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

    This paved trail runs along Cook Inlet from downtown past Earthquake Park to Kincaid Park, with views of Denali on clear days and moose along the way.

  4. 04

    Flattop Mountain

    In Chugach State Park on the city’s edge, this popular hike climbs to a summit with sweeping views over Anchorage, Cook Inlet and the Alaska Range.

  5. 05

    Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm

    This scenic drive south of the city hugs steep mountains above Turnagain Arm, with pullouts for Dall sheep, beluga whales and the area’s dramatic bore tides.

  6. 06

    Alyeska Resort

    About 40 miles south in Girdwood, Alaska’s largest ski resort offers skiing above the sea in winter and an aerial tram to mountaintop dining year-round.

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Questions

Fairbanks to Anchorage flights

How long is a private flight from Fairbanks to Anchorage?

About 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 260 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6 hours.

Which airports do flights from Fairbanks to Anchorage use?

You can depart from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) or Metro Field (MTX) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), Merrill Field (MRI), or Birchwood Airport (PABV). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Fairbanks to Anchorage cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Fairbanks and Anchorage?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Anchorage back to Fairbanks are priced the same way.

Return flight

Anchorage to Fairbanks

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