$289+ 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FAI
Sep 20 — Sep 271
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to FairbanksExplore 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 21, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/187:00 am -
2 stops20h 30m
Wed 9/232:30 pm -
2 stops16h 47m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$577
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 11/410:57 am -
2 stops16h 48m
Tue 11/101:42 am -
2 stops16h 31m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$597
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/1811:32 am -
1 stop10h 44m
Wed 9/238:22 pm -
1 stop11h 08m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$656
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 11/510:57 am -
2 stops16h 48m
Mon 11/91:42 am -
2 stops14h 33m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$686
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 10/57:29 am -
2 stops17h 07m
Mon 10/124:06 pm -
2 stops14h 09m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$715
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/810:30 am -
2 stops18h 18m
Fri 9/255:30 am -
2 stops14h 42m
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$729
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Mon 10/57:31 pm -
2 stops33h 06m
Wed 10/75:09 am -
2 stops39h 36m
Deal found 8/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$805
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/115:30 am -
2 stops32h 35m
Fri 9/181:28 am -
2 stops19h 36m
Deal found 8/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$832
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/92:29 pm -
2 stops33h 26m
Sat 9/194:08 pm -
2 stops28h 56m
Deal found 8/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$873
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 8/275:30 am -
2 stops32h 35m
Thu 9/241:28 am -
2 stops33h 31m
Deal found 8/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$877
Best flights from Des Moines to FairbanksDiscover 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 August 21, 2026.
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 August 21, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/187:00 am -
2 stops20h 30m
Wed 9/232:30 pm -
2 stops16h 47m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$577
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/1811:32 am -
1 stop10h 44m
Wed 9/238:22 pm -
1 stop11h 08m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$656
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 10/57:29 am -
2 stops17h 07m
Mon 10/124:06 pm -
2 stops14h 09m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$715
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Mon 10/57:31 pm -
2 stops33h 06m
Wed 10/75:09 am -
2 stops39h 36m
Deal found 8/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$805
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/110:59 am -
2 stops16h 31m
Wed 10/71:50 am -
2 stops14h 21m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$577
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 11/44:01 pm -
2 stops11h 44m
Mon 11/91:42 am -
2 stops14h 33m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$597
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 12/84:45 pm -
2 stops10h 57m
Fri 12/111:42 am -
2 stops11h 21m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$597
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sun 12/611:00 am -
2 stops16h 42m
Tue 12/81:42 am -
2 stops16h 31m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$597
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 11/410:57 am -
2 stops16h 48m
Tue 11/101:42 am -
2 stops16h 31m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$597
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/87:49 pm -
2 stops32h 59m
Fri 9/181:28 am -
2 stops28h 11m
Deal found 8/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$994
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sun 9/135:30 am -
2 stops18h 25m
Sun 9/131:28 am -
2 stops18h 44m
Deal found 8/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$1,238
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to FairbanksDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Data last updated August 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Data last updated August 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Thu 8/275:30 am -
2 stops32h 35m
Thu 9/241:28 am -
2 stops33h 31m
Deal found 8/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$877
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/810:30 am -
2 stops18h 18m
Fri 9/255:30 am -
2 stops14h 42m
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$729
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/87:49 pm -
2 stops32h 59m
Fri 9/181:28 am -
2 stops28h 11m
Deal found 8/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$994
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/84:20 pm -
1 stop7h 29m
Fri 9/252:30 pm -
2 stops16h 47m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$1,187
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/92:29 pm -
2 stops33h 26m
Sat 9/194:08 pm -
2 stops28h 56m
Deal found 8/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$873
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/115:30 am -
2 stops32h 35m
Fri 9/181:28 am -
2 stops19h 36m
Deal found 8/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$832
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/115:30 am -
2 stops30h 34m
Fri 9/184:08 pm -
2 stops28h 56m
Deal found 8/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$1,203
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sun 9/135:30 am -
2 stops18h 25m
Sun 9/131:28 am -
2 stops18h 44m
Deal found 8/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$1,238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/187:00 am -
2 stops20h 30m
Wed 9/232:30 pm -
2 stops16h 47m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$577
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/1811:32 am -
1 stop10h 44m
Wed 9/238:22 pm -
1 stop11h 08m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$656
One-way flights from Des Moines to FairbanksSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/194:20 pm -
2 stops11h 10m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 9/1911:32 am -
1 stop10h 44m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$296
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $577 (Delta) |
One-way from | $289 (Delta) |
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DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Fri 9/18
7:00 am-12:30 am
2 stops20h 30m
Fairbanks
Wed 9/23
2:30 pm-10:17 am
2 stops16h 47m
$577
Des MoinesFairbanks
DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Thu 10/1
10:59 am-12:30 am
2 stops16h 31m
Fairbanks
Wed 10/7
1:50 am-7:11 pm
2 stops14h 21m
$577
Des MoinesFairbanks
DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Wed 11/4
4:01 pm-12:45 am
2 stops11h 44m
Fairbanks
Mon 11/9
1:42 am-7:15 pm
2 stops14h 33m
$597
Des MoinesFairbanks
DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Tue 12/8
4:45 pm-12:42 am
2 stops10h 57m
Fairbanks
Fri 12/11
1:42 am-4:03 pm
2 stops11h 21m
$597
Des MoinesFairbanks
DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Sun 12/6
11:00 am-12:42 am
2 stops16h 42m
Fairbanks
Tue 12/8
1:42 am-9:13 pm
2 stops16h 31m
$597
Des MoinesFairbanks
DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Wed 11/4
10:57 am-12:45 am
2 stops16h 48m
Fairbanks
Tue 11/10
1:42 am-9:13 pm
2 stops16h 31m
$597
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesFairbanks
DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Fri 9/18
11:32 am-7:16 pm
1 stop10h 44m
Fairbanks
Wed 9/23
8:22 pm-10:30 am
1 stop11h 08m
$656
Des MoinesFairbanks
DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Mon 10/5
7:29 am-9:36 pm
2 stops17h 07m
Fairbanks
Mon 10/12
4:06 pm-9:15 am
2 stops14h 09m
$715
Des MoinesFairbanks
DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Mon 10/5
7:31 pm-1:37 am
2 stops33h 06m
Fairbanks
Wed 10/7
5:09 am-11:45 pm
2 stops39h 36m
$805
Des MoinesFairbanks
DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Tue 9/8
7:49 pm-1:48 am
2 stops32h 59m
Fairbanks
Fri 9/18
1:28 am-8:39 am
2 stops28h 11m
$994
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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.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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