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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Fairbanks by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane CMH - FAI
    13h 58m
    $416–1,607

  2. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane FWA - FAI
    18h 25m
    $334–1,285

  3. Drive 3,757 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Fairbankscar car 3,757 mi
    2d 20h
    $686–991

  4. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane CLE - FAI
    16h 38m
    $420–1,551

  5. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane CVG - FAI
    16h 14m
    $436–1,641

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration11h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,063.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 58m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Fairbanks (FAI) 4 times a day.

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