Travelling from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Denver International Airport.
Denver's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Denver two hours ahead of Fairbanks.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your FAI to DEN flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Denver (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a cinch with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Denver International Airport.
United is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fairbanks International Airport to Denver International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FAI and DEN:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Handy information about Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
The address for FAI is University Ave..
Of the departures from Fairbanks International Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Fairbanks to Fairbanks International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Denver International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to FAI:
Arriving at Denver International Airport (DEN)
After your Fairbanks International Airport to Denver International Airport flight has arrived, kick back and relax at a nearby hotel. Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport is a comfy option within easy reach of DEN.
Travel at your own speed with a Denver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and experience more of Denver and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Denver International Airport about one week in advance.
When to fly to Denver International Airport (DEN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Denver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Denver in January.
Book your flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Denver International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Denver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from FAI to DEN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Denver, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 105 kilometres south to Colorado Springs to tick off its leading sights. From Garden of the Gods to Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 13 kilometres east of Denver, Aurora is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plains Conservation Centre, DeLaney Homestead Historic District and Aircraft viewing.
