United States Β· 1,637 miles (2,635 km)

Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks (FAI): Alaska Airlines. The two airports are 1,637 miles (2,635 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Seattle and Anchorage.

Airlines flying nonstop from PDX to FAI

  • Alaska Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book PDX to FAI with points

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

PDX to FAI with one stop

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

  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Anchorage (ANC)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo

PDX to FAI: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PDX to FAI?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks (FAI).

How far is Portland from Fairbanks by plane?

Portland (PDX) and Fairbanks (FAI) are 1,637 miles (2,635 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PDX to FAI award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does PDX to FAI cost?

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

Where can I connect between Portland and Fairbanks?

The most direct connections are through Seattle (SEA) and Anchorage (ANC). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Seattle.

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.