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How to get fromLos Angeles to Fairbanksby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Fairbanks by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LAX - FAI
    11h 29m
    $242–917

  2. Drive 3,279.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Fairbankscar car 3,279.7 mi
    2d 13h
    $599–865

  3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BUR - FAI
    11h 33m
    $331–1,313

  4. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ONT - FAI
    12h 24m
    $278–1,131

  5. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LGB - FAI
    13h 56m
    $320–1,210

  6. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SNA - FAI
    14h 4m
    $276–1,024

  7. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SBA - FAI
    14h 47m
    $302–952

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,489.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 29m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

Delta and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 4 hours.

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