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How to get fromHouston to Fairbanksby plane, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane IAH - FAI
    14h 19m
    $337–1,208

  2. Drive  4,006.1 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Fairbankscar car 4,006.1 mi
    3d 1h
    $732–1,056

  3. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane HOU - FAI
    14h 29m
    $435–1,505

  4. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane AUS - FAI
    16h 50m
    $473–1,456

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SAT - FAI
    18h 48m
    $423–1,449

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,313.4 mi
  • Duration: 14h 19m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 4 hours.

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