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

The cheapest way to get from Yellowknife to Fairbanks is to drive which costs $400 - $600 and takes 44h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yellowknife to Fairbanks is to fly which takes 12h 36m and costs $370 - $1,600.

How far is it from Yellowknife to Fairbanks?

The distance between Yellowknife and Fairbanks is 1047 miles. The road distance is 1765.4 miles.

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

It takes approximately 12h 36m to get from Yellowknife to Fairbanks, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Yellowknife and Fairbanks?

Fairbanks is 2h behind Yellowknife. It is currently 5:40 PM in Yellowknife and 3:40 PM in Fairbanks.

Can I drive from Yellowknife to Fairbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Yellowknife to Fairbanks is 1765 miles. It takes approximately 44h 10m to drive from Yellowknife to Fairbanks.

Where can I stay near Fairbanks?

There are 181+ hotels available in Fairbanks.

Yellowknife to Fairbanks - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Yellowknife to Fairbanks by plane, car, or train

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Fly to Fairbanks
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1. Fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane YZF - FAI
12h 36m
$376–1,518
Drive 1,755.2 mi
1. Drive from Yellowknife to Fairbankscar 1,755.2 mi
44h 10m
$402–581
Fly to Healy Lake Airport, train
1. Fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Healy Lake Airport (HKB)plane YZF - HKB
2. Take the train from Healy to Fairbankstrain
35h 30m
$642–2,514

Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

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16h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,041.3 mi
Duration: 12h 36m

What companies run services between Yellowknife, NT, Canada and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

Air Canada, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Fairbanks (FAI) 3 times a day.

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