There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Fairbanks by plane, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane ORF - FAI
14h 4m$349–1,334Drive 4,289 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Fairbankscar 4,289 mi
3d 5h$783–1,131Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane DCA - FAI
17h 30m$674–2,088Bus, train to Richmond International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Newport Newsbus
- Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane RIC - FAI
18h
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Fairbanks is to fly which costs $340 - $1,400 and takes 14h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Fairbanks is to fly which takes 14h 4m and costs $340 - $1,400.
The distance between Norfolk and Fairbanks is 3454 miles. The road distance is 4314.1 miles.
It takes approximately 14h 4m to get from Norfolk to Fairbanks, including transfers.
Fairbanks is 4h behind Norfolk. It is currently 4:38 PM in Norfolk and 12:38 PM in Fairbanks.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Fairbanks is 4314 miles. It takes approximately 3 days 5h to drive from Norfolk to Fairbanks.
There are 172+ hotels available in Fairbanks.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Fairbanks (FAI) 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Fairbanks via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Fairbanks via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fairbanks via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fairbanks via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,100
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Fairbanks via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Fairbanks via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Fairbanks via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fairbanks via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fairbanks via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Fairbanks via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fairbanks via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fairbanks via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Norfolk to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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