What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Fairbanks?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Fairbanks is to fly which costs $280 - $1,200 and takes 17h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Fairbanks?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Fairbanks is to train and fly which takes 16h 35m and costs $300 - $1,400.

How far is it from Ottawa to Fairbanks?

The distance between Ottawa and Fairbanks is 2988 miles. The road distance is 3918.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Fairbanks?

It takes approximately 17h 39m to get from Ottawa to Fairbanks, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Fairbanks?

Fairbanks is 4h behind Ottawa. It is currently 5:38 AM in Ottawa and 1:38 AM in Fairbanks.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Fairbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Fairbanks is 3919 miles. It takes approximately 3 days 3h to drive from Ottawa to Fairbanks.

Where can I stay near Fairbanks?

There are 184+ hotels available in Fairbanks.

Ottawa to Fairbanks - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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

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Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
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1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane YOW - FAI
17h 39m
$287–1,107
Drive 3,896 mi
1. Drive from Ottawa to Fairbankscar 3,896 mi
3d 3h
$892–1,288
Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane YUL - FAI
16h 35m
$302–1,398
Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane YYZ - FAI
19h 3m
$307–1,175
Bus, bus to Burlington International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus
2. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus
3. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane BTV - FAI
21h 23m
$530–1,972

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

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14h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,970.3 mi
Duration: 17h 39m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

United Airlines, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fairbanks (FAI) 4 times a day.

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