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$281+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Fairbanks (DTT - 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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — FAI
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$561
(Delta)

One-way from

$281
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$881
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/166:50 pmDTW - FAI
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Wed 6/253:15 pmFAI - DTW
1 stop11h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/1$561
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/34:53 pmDTW - FAI
2 stops22h 27mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/145:00 amFAI - DTW
1 stop20h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/1$586
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/284:51 pmDTW - FAI
1 stop11h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/76:00 amFAI - DTW
1 stop19h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$591

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Fairbanks

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/16

6:50 pm-12:49 am

1 stop9h 59m

Fairbanks

Tue 6/24

1:49 am-5:10 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$561

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/15

7:00 am-12:49 am

1 stop21h 49m

Fairbanks

Sun 6/22

5:52 am-11:20 pm

2 stops13h 28m

$569

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/3

4:53 pm-11:20 am

2 stops22h 27m

Fairbanks

Sat 6/14

5:00 am-5:50 am

1 stop20h 50m

$586

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/15

6:50 pm-12:49 am

1 stop9h 59m

$281

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/7

2:10 pm-2:36 am

3 stops16h 26m

$758

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Deals found on 4/30

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Fairbanks in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 $517). Flying from Detroit to Fairbanks in May is currently the most expensive (average of $724). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to FAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Fairbanks. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Detroit to Fairbanks by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fairbanks ranges from 0.3 - 2.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Fairbanks when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fairbanks, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -7.6 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Delta, at $561, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Fairbanks.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Delta is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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?

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  • 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 $517). Flying from Detroit to Fairbanks in May is currently the most expensive (average of $724). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$467Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$509Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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