Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
Alaska Airlines flies nonstop from Portland International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,640-mile flight takes about 3h 49m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,640 mi · 2,639 km
- Flight time
- 3h 49m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying PDX to FAI
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 6,883 | 3h 46m |
| Horizon AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,032 | 3h 57m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PDX to FAI flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 9:59pm and the last at 9:59pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 1521Alaska Airlines | 9:59pm | 12:55am | 17 | 90% |
Is PDX to FAI on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 90% of 69 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (60%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 69 | 90% | 6 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 | 19 | 1,032 | |
| December 2025 | 1 | 143 | |
| June 2026 | 21 | 2,673 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,067 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.