Flying from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): What you need to know
Fairbanks International Airport is located in Fairbanks. The city runs on the UTC-9 timezone and is three hours behind Houston.
To ensure you catch your flight from Houston to FAI, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is about 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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79% of flights taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
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79% of flights out of Houston Hobby Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
If you have a late flight from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near FAI:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Houston to Fairbanks International Airport flight.
The address for FAI is University Ave..
Getting from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to central Fairbanks
From Fairbanks International Airport, central Fairbanks is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Currently, $725 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,629. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to FAI if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap Houston to Fairbanks International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Fairbanks. July is when most people book flights from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Fairbanks is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your Houston to FAI plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -33ºC and -8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Fairbanks
Start your Fairbanks trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Fairbanks International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Aurora Park and S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Fairbanks to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Georgeson Botanical Garden.
