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How to get fromSmithers to Fairbanksby plane, car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Smithers Airport to Fairbanks

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    1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YYD - FAI
    10h 48m
    $206–869

  2. Drive  1,363 mi

    1. Drive from Smithers to Fairbankscar car 1,363 mi
    27h 12m
    $281–405

  3. Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Fairbanks

    1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Terrance Skeena Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YXT - FAI
    16h 13m
    $273–1,070

  4. Fly Smithers Airport to Anchorage International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane YYD - ANC
    2. Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain train
    20h
    $376–1,382

  5. Bus to Prince George Airport, fly to Fairbanks

    1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George College Heights Smart Centresbus bus
    2. Fly from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane YXS - FAI
    18h 51m
    $281–1,008

Smithers Airport (YYD) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,004.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Smithers, BC, Canada and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

Air Canada and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Fairbanks (FAI) twice daily.

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