Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your SLC to FAI flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Salt Lake City International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SLC and FAI include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Currently, ج.م. 11,055 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 16,133. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SLC to FAI if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82.4% of flights that take off from SLC arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Salt Lake City International Airport from central Salt Lake City, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SLC? If you're catching an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
If you're getting in on a late Salt Lake City International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near FAI:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Fairbanks International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Enterprise, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Fairbanks's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Fairbanks International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to central Fairbanks
FAI is located at University Ave..
Fairbanks International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Fairbanks. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Fairbanks in April.
Book your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport for July if you want to explore Fairbanks during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -33ºC and -8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SLC to FAI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Fairbanks has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres south of Fairbanks, a visit to Anchorage will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Anchorage Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Centre and Earthquake Park.
Eagle River is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres south of Fairbanks. No trip is complete without experiencing Eagle River Greenbelt Trailhead, Chief Alex Park and King's Eagle River.
