Traveling from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Calgary two hours ahead of Fairbanks.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your FAI to YYC flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fairbanks International Airport to Calgary International Airport. These are the top stopovers between FAI and YYC:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Denver International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
$371 is the lowest price for a one-way Fairbanks International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,470. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FAI to YYC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
FAI's address is University Ave..
72.63% of flights leaving from Fairbanks International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Fairbanks to Fairbanks International Airport is around 10 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near FAI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Calgary International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Book a hotel near YYC if you're on a late Fairbanks International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Calgary International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Calgary and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Calgary International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport is roughly 16 kilometers from the center of Calgary. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Calgary International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Calgary in February.
Book your flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Calgary during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAI to YYC in December. Temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Calgary. Around 274 kilometers away to the north, well-known attractions include Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Around 402 kilometers west of Calgary, Kelowna is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.