Chicago (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,785-mile flight takes about 6h 31m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,785 mi · 4,482 km
- Flight time
- 6h 31m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying ORD to FAI
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 20,588 | 6h 31m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to FAI flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 3:35pm and the last at 3:35pm. 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 2223United Airlines | 3:35pm | 7:16pm | 31 | 65% |
Is ORD to FAI on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 64% of 148 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 4pm were the most punctual (68%), those around 3pm the least (43%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 148 | 64% | 25 min | 0.7% |
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 | 4,425 | |
| September 2025 | 24 | 2,196 | |
| April 2026 | 1 | 138 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 4,506 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 4,663 | |
| July 2026 | 29 | 4,660 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.