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There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Fairbanks by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane AUS - FAI
    13h 24m
    $325–1,306

  2. Drive  3,975.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Fairbankscar car 3,975.7 mi
    2d 22h
    $726–1,048

  3. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SAT - FAI
    14h 50m
    $389–1,527

  4. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane IAH - FAI
    16h 52m
    $434–1,357

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,221.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 24m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Fairbanks (FAI) 5 times a day.

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