Drive or Fly: Fairbanks, AK to Haines, AK?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Flying wins
MediumFlying saves significant time at this distance. Consider driving only if you enjoy the road trip.
Drive
Door to Door
56h 12m
Distance
1095.5 mi
Total Cost
$1,003
CO2
443 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 26m
1h 6m in the air
Air Distance
553 mi
Total Cost
$197
CO2
141 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between FAI and HNS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 56h 12m | 3h 26m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $1,003 | $197 |
| Carbon footprint | 443 kg CO2 | 141 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Fairbanks, AK to Haines, AK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.