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How to get fromSeattle to Fairbanksby plane, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Fairbanks by plane, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SEA - FAI
    8h 30m
    $300–560

  2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane PAE - FAI
    13h 29m
    $232–932

  3. Drive  2,145.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Fairbankscar car 2,145.2 mi
    42h 24m
    $392–566

  4. Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BLI - FAI
    12h 59m
    $265–1,063

  5. Train to Wenatchee, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane EAT - FAI
    14h 55m
    $265–1,044

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,559 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 3 hours.

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