Denver (DEN) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Denver International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,430-mile flight takes about 5h 30m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,430 mi · 3,911 km
- Flight time
- 5h 30m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying DEN to FAI
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 15,215 | 5h 30m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to FAI flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:25pm and the last at 7:25pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 250United Airlines | 7:25pm | 10:59pm | 31 | 65% |
Is DEN to FAI on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 70% of 128 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 4pm were the most punctual (91%), those around 7pm the least (64%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 128 | 70% | 16 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 30 | 3,600 | |
| September 2025 | 24 | 2,100 | |
| May 2026 | 12 | 1,767 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 3,856 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 3,892 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.