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$283+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FAI
Sep 8 — Sep 151
Tue 9/8
Tue 9/15
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 August 9, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 8/2510:59 am -
1 stop12h 50m
Mon 8/3110:00 pm -
1 stop9h 18m
Deal found 8/5$691
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Mon 9/217:00 am -
2 stops20h 30m
Mon 9/282:30 pm -
2 stops16h 47m
Deal found 8/4$696
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/227:05 am -
2 stops16h 50m
Tue 9/298:30 am -
2 stops11h 42m
Deal found 8/8$716
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/209:51 am -
2 stops14h 04m
Sun 9/278:30 am -
2 stops11h 42m
Deal found 8/6$718
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 12/87:52 pm -
2 stops33h 46m
Thu 12/105:00 am -
2 stops29h 57m
Deal found 8/5$764
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Tue 8/2511:32 am -
2 stops14h 27m
Sun 8/301:00 am -
2 stops13h 28m
Deal found 8/5$816
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Wed 10/216:22 pm -
2 stops43h 52m
Fri 10/238:34 pm -
2 stops13h 59m
Deal found 8/4$865
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/205:30 am -
3 stops18h 51m
Sun 9/279:44 pm -
2 stops13h 03m
Deal found 8/6$887

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 9, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$691
(Delta)

One-way from

$283
(Delta)
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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 August 9, 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 Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

10:59 am-8:49 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Fairbanks

Mon 8/31

10:00 pm-10:18 am

1 stop9h 18m

$691

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops20h 30m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/28

2:30 pm-10:17 am

2 stops16h 47m

$696

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

7:05 am-8:55 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/29

8:30 am-11:12 pm

2 stops11h 42m

$716

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

7:52 pm-2:38 am

2 stops33h 46m

Fairbanks

Thu 12/10

5:00 am-1:57 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$764

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Wed 10/21

6:22 pm-11:14 am

2 stops43h 52m

Fairbanks

Fri 10/23

8:34 pm-1:33 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$865
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

4:20 pm-12:30 am

2 stops11h 10m

$289

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Fri 8/28

2:45 pm-12:34 am

2 stops12h 49m

$289
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

11:32 am-7:16 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$328

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Fri 8/28

1:21 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops12h 38m

$442

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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 August.
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 12h 50m. Fly via Delta, American 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.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Fairbanks round-trip?

    Currently priced at $492, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Fairbanks and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • 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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