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$344+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks (DSM - FAI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FAI
Mrz 15 — Mrz 221
So 3/15
So 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Februar 13, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sa 5/911:40 am
DSM
-
FAI
1 stop11h 02m
United Airlines
Fr 5/158:55 pm
FAI
-
DSM
1 stop9h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$552
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mi 4/16:23 pm
DSM
-
FAI
2 stops31h 12m
Alaska Airlines
So 4/512:11 pm
FAI
-
DSM
2 stops32h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$571
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 8/245:03 pm
DSM
-
FAI
1 stop8h 46m
United Airlines
Fr 9/48:45 pm
FAI
-
DSM
1 stop10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$678
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Mi 7/12:35 pm
DSM
-
FAI
2 stops12h 31m
Delta
Mi 7/810:05 pm
FAI
-
DSM
1 stop9h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/12$684
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mi 7/18:56 am
DSM
-
FAI
2 stops20h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Di 7/78:25 pm
FAI
-
DSM
2 stops20h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$687
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 8/205:03 pm
DSM
-
FAI
1 stop8h 46m
United Airlines
Do 8/271:15 am
FAI
-
DSM
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$688
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mi 7/18:56 am
DSM
-
FAI
2 stops20h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Di 7/712:19 am
FAI
-
DSM
2 stops16h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$689
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Do 11/122:35 pm
DSM
-
FAI
2 stops12h 40m
Delta
Do 11/191:30 am
FAI
-
DSM
2 stops29h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$699
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Mo 3/305:00 am
DSM
-
FAI
2 stops34h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Mo 4/610:00 am
FAI
-
DSM
2 stops22h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/13$709

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(United Airlines)

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$344
(United Airlines)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated Februar 13, 2026.
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

Sa 5/9

11:40 am-7:42 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Fairbanks

Fr 5/15

8:55 pm-9:23 am

1 stop9h 28m

$552

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Mi 4/1

6:23 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops31h 12m

Fairbanks

So 4/5

12:11 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops32h 48m

$571

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Mi 7/1

2:35 pm-12:06 am

2 stops12h 31m

Fairbanks

Mi 7/8

10:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop9h 10m

$684

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Di 7/28

2:39 pm-2:50 am

2 stops15h 11m

Fairbanks

Di 8/11

8:25 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops13h 27m

$687

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Mi 7/1

8:56 am-2:50 am

2 stops20h 54m

Fairbanks

Di 7/7

8:25 pm-7:28 pm

2 stops20h 03m

$687

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Do 7/2

1:45 pm-12:34 am

2 stops37h 49m

Fairbanks

Di 7/7

9:52 am-1:15 pm

2 stops24h 23m

$687

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Mi 7/1

8:56 am-2:50 am

2 stops20h 54m

Fairbanks

Di 7/7

12:19 am-7:28 pm

2 stops16h 09m

$689

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Mo 7/27

5:12 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$344

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Mo 7/27

2:35 pm-12:06 am

2 stops12h 31m

$345

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

So 8/2

6:29 pm-11:21 am

2 stops19h 52m

$345

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 11h 02m. Fly via United Airlines 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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