Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): what you need to know
Your RDU to FAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RDU and FAI include:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
At the moment, P15,998 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P28,729. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from RDU to FAI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from RDU to FAI is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of RDU.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FAI instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Fairbanks International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond Fairbanks's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Fairbanks International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to central Fairbanks
The address for FAI is University Ave..
Fairbanks International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Fairbanks. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Fairbanks. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Fairbanks is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -33ºC (-27ºF) and -8ºC (18ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to FAI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Fairbanks is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres south of Fairbanks, a trip to Anchorage will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Anchorage Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Centre and Earthquake Park.
Eagle River is another essential stop in United States and is around 402 kilometres south of Fairbanks. No journey is complete without dropping by Eagle River Greenbelt Trailhead, Chief Alex Park and King's Eagle River.
