United States Β· 2,779 miles (4,472 km)

Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago (ORD) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago (ORD): United Airlines. The two airports are 2,779 miles (4,472 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Minneapolis, Anchorage and Seattle and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from FAI to ORD

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book FAI to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

FAI to ORD with one stop

5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Anchorage (ANC)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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FAI to ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from FAI to ORD?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Fairbanks from Chicago by plane?

Fairbanks (FAI) and Chicago (ORD) are 2,779 miles (4,472 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book FAI to ORD award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does FAI to ORD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for FAI to ORD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Fairbanks and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Minneapolis (MSP), Anchorage (ANC), Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN) and Portland (PDX). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Minneapolis.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.