Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Fairbanks International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,785-mile flight takes about 5h 49m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,785 mi · 4,482 km
- Flight time
- 5h 49m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying FAI to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 19,041 | 5h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
FAI to ORD flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:27pm and the last at 8:27pm. 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 1640United Airlines | 8:27pm | 5:25am | 31 | 67% |
Is FAI to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 70% of 148 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (64%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 148 | 70% | 35 min | 1.4% |
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 | 3,551 | |
| September 2025 | 24 | 3,133 | |
| April 2026 | 1 | 70 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,240 | |
| June 2026 | 29 | 4,392 | |
| July 2026 | 30 | 4,655 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.