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

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Fairbanks by plane, car, or shuttle

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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
    7h 49m
    $297–557

  2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

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    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane PAE - FAI
    12h 3m
    $232–982

  3. Drive  2,139.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Fairbankscar car 2,139.4 mi
    42h 36m
    $391–564

  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 51m
    $265–1,163

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,557 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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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