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$596+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Fairbanks (DTT - 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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — FAI
Sep 16 — Sep 231
Wed 9/16
Wed 9/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Fairbanks

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 17, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/77:00 am -
1 stop12h 08m
Sun 10/115:36 am -
1 stop20h 04m
Deal found 8/15$596
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 10/287:00 am -
1 stop12h 08m
Sun 11/14:07 pm -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 8/13$600
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/285:59 pm -
2 stops27h 49m
Fri 10/301:17 am -
1 stop11h 44m
Deal found 8/12$602
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/117:01 am -
1 stop12h 08m
Fri 9/182:04 pm -
2 stops35h 18m
Deal found 8/14$650
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/284:27 pm -
1 stop8h 22m
Tue 9/110:00 pm -
2 stops13h 41m
Deal found 8/13$682
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 8/274:49 pm -
1 stop11h 45m
Mon 8/3110:00 pm -
2 stops15h 27m
Deal found 8/12$702
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:01 am -
1 stop19h 53m
Mon 8/315:31 am -
1 stop19h 51m
Deal found 8/12$724

Find flight deals from Detroit to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$596
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$722
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitFairbanks

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - FAI Fairbanks

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/28

7:00 am-3:08 pm

1 stop12h 08m

Fairbanks

Sun 11/1

4:07 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$600

DetroitFairbanks

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - FAI Fairbanks

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/11

7:01 am-3:09 pm

1 stop12h 08m

Fairbanks

Fri 9/18

2:04 pm-5:22 am

2 stops35h 18m

$650
Quickest round-trip

DetroitFairbanks

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - FAI Fairbanks

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/28

7:00 am-5:48 pm

2 stops14h 48m

Fairbanks

Fri 10/30

1:17 am-8:05 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$672

DetroitFairbanks

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - FAI Fairbanks

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/28

8:30 am-8:49 pm

2 stops16h 19m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/1

10:00 pm-3:41 pm

2 stops13h 41m

$687

DetroitFairbanks

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - FAI Fairbanks

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/27

8:30 am-8:49 pm

2 stops16h 19m

Fairbanks

Mon 8/31

10:00 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops15h 27m

$707

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Deals found on 8/15

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-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 Detroit-Fairbanks flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Fairbanks

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Fairbanks

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Fairbanks?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Fairbanks (average of $432). Flying from Detroit to Fairbanks in May is currently the most expensive (average of $879). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Fairbanks

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fairbanks. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Fairbanks. Reviews last updated August 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines from Detroit to Fairbanks have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,810 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SEA - RNO

There was a delay and my husband needs a wheelchair and we were moved from 1 gate to another.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,810 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,810 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SEA - RNO

There was a delay and my husband needs a wheelchair and we were moved from 1 gate to another.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Fairbanks. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Fairbanks?

    A quick flight from Detroit to Fairbanks can take about 12h 08m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $600. Airlines will cover a distance of 2896 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Fairbanks round-trip?

    Alaska Airlines, at $370, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Fairbanks. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. Alaska Airlines is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Fairbanks one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit to Fairbanks are United Airlines ($263), Delta ($293), and Alaska Airlines ($298).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Fairbanks?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Fairbanks?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Fairbanks (average of $432). Flying from Detroit to Fairbanks in May is currently the most expensive (average of $879). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Fairbanks. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$370Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$460Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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