Flights from New York to Fairbanks: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

5237 km

Distance

Weather now

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+19°F

Broken clouds

Airports

FAI

7km

FBK

5km

MTX

4km

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November

2025

Flight prices from New York to Fairbanks

This is how much people usually pay for flying from New York to Fairbanks (return flight):

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Fairbanks flight (one-way) at the moment:

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Is Fairbanks an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Fairbanks with other routes:

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Direct flights from New York to Fairbanks

We could not found any direct flights to Fairbanks, if you are flying from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (USA).

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Airports in Fairbanks and New York

Fairbanks has 3 airports and New York has 5 airports.

Fairbanks

New York

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

7 km from Fairbanks city center.

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Taxi

~10 min.

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Bus

~20 min.

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Ladd Army Airfield (FBK)

5 km from Fairbanks city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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Metro Field Airport (MTX)

4 km from Fairbanks city center.

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Train

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Subway

Which airport in Fairbanks is better?

The closest airport to Fairbanks city center is Metro Field Airport (MTX) with 4 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), trip will take 20 min.

Things to do in Fairbanks

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Fairbanks:

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Chena Hot Springs Round Trip Tour

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours

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Northern Lights at Chena Hot Springs

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Small Group • Adventure Tours

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Hot Springs Aurora Viewing Dream in Alaska

Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Night Tours • Small Group • Good for avoiding crowds

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Incredible Aurora Viewing Adventure

Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Night Tours • Excellent Quality • Adventure Tours

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Arctic Circle Winter Drive Adventure

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours

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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis Viewing) Chasing with Photography in Fairbanks

Nature and Wildlife • Photography Tours • Wildlife Encounters • Wildlife Watching • Photo Shoots

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Small Group Northern Lights Tours In Interior Alaska From Fairbanks

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Planning a trip from New York to Fairbanks? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Fairbanks looks currently:

Thu, 20 November

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+19°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

85 %

Fri, 21 November

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+16°F

Snow

1 m/s

95 %

Sat, 22 November

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+21°F

Snow

1 m/s

95 %

Sun, 23 November

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+14°F

Snow

1 m/s

97 %

Mon, 24 November

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+5°F

Scattered clouds

1 m/s

94 %

Tue, 25 November

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+3°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

95 %

Wed, 26 November

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+5°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

88 %

Thu, 27 November

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+5°F

Broken clouds

1 m/s

90 %

Fri, 28 November

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0°F

Few clouds

1 m/s

93 %

Sat, 29 November

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+3°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

95 %

Sun, 30 November

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+9°F

Broken clouds

1 m/s

92 %

Mon, 01 December

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-2°F

Scattered clouds

1 m/s

95 %

Tue, 02 December

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-6°F

Broken clouds

1 m/s

90 %

Wed, 03 December

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-4°F

Broken clouds

1 m/s

93 %

Thu, 04 December

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+1°F

Broken clouds

1 m/s

93 %

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FAQ

Flying from New York to Fairbanks? Here are some useful things to know:

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What are the airports near Fairbanks?

The closest airport to Fairbanks is Metro Field Airport which is 4 km away. In total Fairbanks has 3 airports: Fairbanks International Airport, Ladd Army Airfield, Metro Field Airport.

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What is the distance between New York and Fairbanks?

The distance between New York and Fairbanks is 5237 km.

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How long is the flight from New York to Fairbanks?

The average flight time from New York to Fairbanks is between ∞h NaNm and -∞h NaNm.

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What is the weather in Fairbanks?

Fairbanks weather varies from in December to in December on average. Right now it is Broken clouds and +19°F in Fairbanks.

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Is there a direct connection between New York and Fairbanks?

No, there are no direct flights to Fairbanks if you are flying from New York.

Fairbanks guide

Fairbanks themes

This is what Fairbanks is known for:

Location

Fairbanks is located in USA, 5237 km away from New York:

Fairbanks time zone

Fairbanks jest o 4 godziny za New York, gdzie teraz jest 19:13

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19:13 (EST -5)

Time in Fairbanks right now

Currency and exchange rate

Both New York and Fairbanks have the same currency: United States Dollar.

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Exchange rate

Visa to USA

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in USA

Official language in USA is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².

English

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Fairbanks typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Typically safe

Air Quality

Fairbanks generally has a very low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: very low

Fairbanks pros and cons

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