Flying from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): what you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). Explore the options for taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), two of the city's main airports.
The timezone in Fairbanks is UTC-8, which is 3 hours behind Houston. Fairbanks International Airport is located in Fairbanks.
To ensure you catch your flight from Houston to FAI, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Fourth of July, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
From central Houston, IAH is around 27 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour and 42 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 22 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Houston to FAI, stay in one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport:
About Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near FAI:
Getting from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to central Fairbanks
Fairbanks International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Fairbanks. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 2 hours and 19 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Rs83,853 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport. Return flights start from Rs116,401. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Houston to FAI if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Fairbanks. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Book your flight from Houston to FAI for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Fairbanks to range from 10ºC to 25ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport in January when temperatures average between -33ºC and -8ºC.
More about Fairbanks
Start your Fairbanks trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Pioneer Park, Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge and Georgeson Botanical Garden are top sights which should feature on every Fairbanks itinerary.
Complete your Fairbanks trip with a car rental
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