$265+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FAI
Nov 10 — Nov 171
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 October 11, 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 October 11, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3010:57 am -
2 stops16h 48m
Wed 11/41:50 am -
2 stops16h 10m
Deal found 10/6![Delta logo]()
$697
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 10/229:48 am -
2 stops18h 49m
Mon 10/264:06 pm -
2 stops18h 24m
Deal found 10/7![American Airlines logo]()
$803
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 10/306:14 am -
2 stops22h 23m
Thu 11/54:07 pm -
2 stops19h 32m
Deal found 10/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$905
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 October 11, 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 October 11, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3010:57 am -
2 stops16h 48m
Wed 11/41:50 am -
2 stops16h 10m
Deal found 10/6![Delta logo]()
$697
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 10/229:48 am -
2 stops18h 49m
Mon 10/264:06 pm -
2 stops18h 24m
Deal found 10/7![American Airlines logo]()
$803
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/115:10 am -
2 stops19h 44m
Wed 1/133:59 pm -
2 stops38h 36m
Deal found 10/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$875
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to FairbanksDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Data last updated October 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Data last updated October 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 10/229:48 am -
2 stops18h 49m
Mon 10/264:06 pm -
2 stops18h 24m
Deal found 10/7![American Airlines logo]()
$803
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3010:57 am -
2 stops16h 48m
Wed 11/41:50 am -
2 stops16h 10m
Deal found 10/6![Delta logo]()
$697
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 10/306:14 am -
2 stops22h 23m
Thu 11/54:07 pm -
2 stops19h 32m
Deal found 10/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$905
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 October 11, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 11, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 10/3110:57 am -
2 stops16h 48m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/7![Delta logo]()
$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Sat 10/316:14 am -
2 stops16h 26m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/7![American Airlines logo]()
$422
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $697 (Delta) |
One-way from | $265 (Delta) |
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DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Sat 10/31
10:57 am-12:45 am
2 stops16h 48m
Fairbanks
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-4:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$265
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesFairbanks
DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Sat 10/31
6:14 am-7:40 pm
2 stops16h 26m
Fairbanks
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-4:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$422
Des MoinesFairbanks
DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Fri 10/30
10:57 am-12:45 am
2 stops16h 48m
Fairbanks
Wed 11/4
1:50 am-9:00 pm
2 stops16h 10m
$697
Des MoinesFairbanks
DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Thu 10/22
9:48 am-1:37 am
2 stops18h 49m
Fairbanks
Mon 10/26
4:06 pm-1:30 pm
2 stops18h 24m
$803
Des MoinesFairbanks
DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks
DSMFAI
Des Moines
Mon 1/11
5:10 am-9:54 pm
2 stops19h 44m
Fairbanks
Wed 1/13
3:59 pm-9:35 am
2 stops38h 36m
$875
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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 October.
| 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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