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$550+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks (DSM - FAI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FAI
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Best flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/310:30 amDSM - FAI
2 stops16h 52mDelta
Mon 2/91:30 amFAI - DSM
2 stops16h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/28$550
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/305:01 pmDSM - FAI
2 stops33h 55mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/25:51 amFAI - DSM
2 stops36h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/27$636
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2511:02 amDSM - FAI
2 stops16h 10mDelta
Mon 3/301:30 amFAI - DSM
2 stops16h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/29$606
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/35:25 amDSM - FAI
2 stops21h 31mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/92:10 amFAI - DSM
2 stops15h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/28$636
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/214:25 pmDSM - FAI
2 stops10h 47mDelta
Fri 3/271:30 amFAI - DSM
2 stops11h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/28$626
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/1311:42 amDSM - FAI
2 stops18h 06mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/174:06 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops40h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/28$826
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1210:19 amDSM - FAI
2 stops17h 03mDelta
Wed 2/181:27 amFAI - DSM
2 stops16h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/29$910

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

10:30 am-12:22 am

2 stops16h 52m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/9

1:30 am-9:24 pm

2 stops16h 54m

$550

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Wed 3/25

11:02 am-12:12 am

2 stops16h 10m

Fairbanks

Mon 3/30

1:30 am-8:45 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$606

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

4:25 pm-12:12 am

2 stops10h 47m

Fairbanks

Fri 3/27

1:30 am-3:42 pm

2 stops11h 12m

$626

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

5:01 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/2

5:51 am-9:04 pm

2 stops36h 13m

$636

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

5:25 am-11:56 pm

2 stops21h 31m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/9

2:10 am-9:04 pm

2 stops15h 54m

$636

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

11:42 am-2:48 am

2 stops18h 06m

Fairbanks

Sat 1/17

4:06 pm-11:12 am

2 stops40h 06m

$826

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

10:19 am-12:22 am

2 stops17h 03m

Fairbanks

Wed 2/18

1:27 am-8:49 pm

2 stops16h 22m

$910

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Deals found on 12/28

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Fairbanks flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Fairbanks in 16h 52m. Fly via Delta or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 2634 mi between Des Moines and Fairbanks. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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