Flying from Los Angeles to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) leaving from either of these bases.
The timezone in Fairbanks is UTC-8, which is one hour behind Los Angeles. Fairbanks International Airport is located in Fairbanks.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Los Angeles to FAI.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Fairbanks International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination without delay.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to FAI flight:
About Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Consider booking a hotel close to FAI if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Fairbanks International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Fairbanks International Airport rental car and discover Fairbanks and beyond with your own wheels. Enterprise, Budget and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Fairbanks International Airport flight.
The street address for FAI is University Ave..
Getting from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to central Fairbanks
Fairbanks International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Fairbanks. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes around 2 hours 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
At the moment, ج.م. 7,066 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Fairbanks International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 14,027. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to FAI. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Los Angeles to Fairbanks International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). July is the busiest month to travel to Fairbanks. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
Book a Los Angeles to FAI flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Fairbanks to range from 10ºC to 25ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Fairbanks International Airport in January when temperatures are between -33ºC and -8ºC.
More about Fairbanks
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Fairbanks International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fairbanks:
Your visit to Fairbanks should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions you can't miss include Aurora Park, S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat and Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Explore more of the United States
Take your the United States adventure further with a trip to Deltana, located around 161 kilometres south-east of Fairbanks. From Clearwater Baptist Church to other popular sights, you'll have plenty of things to add to your itinerary.
Your trip through the United States isn't complete without visiting Tok. Muklukland is among the highlights in this destination, which is about 290 kilometres south-east of Fairbanks.
