Fairbanks (FAI) to Denver (DEN) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Fairbanks International Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,430-mile flight takes about 5h 11m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,430 mi · 3,911 km
- Flight time
- 5h 11m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 62%
Airlines flying FAI to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 13,061 | 5h 11m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
FAI to DEN flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 1:00am and the last at 1:00am. 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 494United Airlines | 1:00am | 8:19am | 31 | 75% |
Is FAI to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 127 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11pm were the most punctual (100%), those around 1am the least (71%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 127 | 76% | 10 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 | 2,922 | |
| September 2025 | 24 | 2,832 | |
| May 2026 | 11 | 829 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 3,319 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 3,159 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.