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How to get fromOttawa to Fairbanksby plane, car, train, or 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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  1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YOW - FAI
    15h 49m
    $307–1,207

  2. Drive  3,896 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Fairbankscar car 3,896 mi
    3d 3h
    $802–1,158

  3. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YUL - FAI
    16h 35m
    $312–1,410

  4. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YYZ - FAI
    19h 46m
    $328–1,230

  5. Bus, bus to Burlington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    3. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BTV - FAI
    22h 3m
    $552–2,173

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration15h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,968 mi
  • Duration: 15h 49m

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

United Airlines, WestJet, and four other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fairbanks (FAI) 5 times a day.

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