Fairbanks (FAI) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,146

miles

3,453

kilometers

1,865

nautical miles

🕐 4h 35m

Flight Time

🧭 SE (139°)

Direction

🌍 +1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,146	+1,288	3,434 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,146	+1,288	3,434 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,146	+1,073	3,219 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,146	+1,073	3,219 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,146	+2,146	4,292 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,146	+1,073	3,219 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Fairbanks and San Francisco earns you 4,292 base miles - that's 17% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The FAI to SFO route connects Fairbanks, United States with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,146 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SE bearing of 139° from Fairbanks. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) serves Fairbanks, United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2,146 miles (3,453 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from FAI to SFO typically take around 4h 35m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,146 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.