How long is the flight from Detroit to Fairbanks?

A quick flight from Detroit to Fairbanks can take about 13h 33m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $343. Airlines will cover a distance of 2896 mi.

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

Alaska Airlines, at $375, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Fairbanks. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. Alaska Airlines is 51% 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 Delta ($255), American Airlines ($330), and Alaska Airlines ($344).

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.

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).

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

When flying from Detroit to Fairbanks, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Fairbanks?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit to Fairbanks flights typically cost between $626 and $824 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $343 on Alaska Airlines (Jan 22-Jan 25).

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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 December 25, 2025.

Sun 12/288:55 amDTW - FAI

2 stops19h 50mDelta

Mon 12/291:50 amFAI - DTW

2 stops13h 13mDelta

Deal found 12/24

$2,233

Sun 12/286:40 amDTW - FAI

1 stop10h 25mAlaska Airlines

Tue 12/303:48 pmFAI - DTW

1 stop9h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$2,934

Sun 12/283:35 pmDTW - FAI

2 stops15h 15mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/305:45 amFAI - DTW

2 stops14h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$4,154

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Fairbanks that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 25, 2025.

Thu 1/225:15 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop13h 33mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/252:10 amFAI - DTW

1 stop10h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$343

Wed 1/145:15 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop13h 33mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/232:10 amFAI - DTW

1 stop10h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$363

Sat 1/315:15 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop13h 33mAlaska Airlines

Fri 2/132:18 amFAI - DTW

1 stop10h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$401

Wed 1/145:15 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop13h 33mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/215:51 amFAI - DTW

1 stop30h 28mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$404

Sat 1/315:15 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop10h 41mAlaska Airlines

Wed 2/118:00 amFAI - DTW

1 stop28h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$404

Sun 2/85:15 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop30h 15mAlaska Airlines

Sat 2/142:18 amFAI - DTW

1 stop10h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$404

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Wed 1/145:15 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop13h 33mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/232:10 amFAI - DTW

1 stop10h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$363

Wed 1/146:35 amDTW - FAI

2 stops24h 13mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/214:06 pmFAI - DTW

2 stops22h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$493

Thu 1/225:15 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop13h 33mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/252:10 amFAI - DTW

1 stop10h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$343

Sat 1/315:15 pmDTW - FAI

2 stops30h 39mAlaska Airlines

Sat 2/148:50 amFAI - DTW

2 stops27h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$410

One-way flights from Detroit to Fairbanks
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 25, 2025.

Tue 5/127:09 amDTW - FAI

1 stop11h 54mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$201

Fri 6/126:20 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop9h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$276

Fri 6/121:57 pmDTW - FAI

2 stops13h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$281

Sat 5/307:09 amDTW - FAI

1 stop19h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$316

Sat 5/304:20 pmDTW - FAI

3 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$465

Tue 5/129:59 pmDTW - FAI

3 stops42h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$494

Fri 6/126:05 pmDTW - FAI

3 stops33h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$625

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Round-trip from	$343 (Alaska Airlines)
One-way from	$201 (Alaska Airlines)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$860

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DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

5:15 pm-2:48 am

1 stop13h 33m

Fairbanks

Sun 1/25

2:10 am-4:19 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$343

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

5:15 pm-2:48 am

1 stop13h 33m

Fairbanks

Fri 1/23

2:10 am-4:19 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$363

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

5:15 pm-2:48 am

1 stop13h 33m

Fairbanks

Fri 2/13

2:18 am-4:26 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$401

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

5:15 pm-2:48 am

1 stop13h 33m

Fairbanks

Wed 1/21

5:51 am-4:19 pm

1 stop30h 28m

$404

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

5:15 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Fairbanks

Wed 2/11

8:00 am-4:26 pm

1 stop28h 26m

$404

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

5:15 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/14

2:18 am-4:26 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$404

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/12

7:09 am-3:03 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$201

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/12

7:00 am-11:19 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$276

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/12

6:20 pm-12:06 am

1 stop9h 46m

$276

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/17

6:20 pm-12:06 am

1 stop9h 46m

$276

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Fairbanks

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Delta 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

8.0

Very good

11,534 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,534 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,534 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,534 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Detroit to Fairbanks?
A quick flight from Detroit to Fairbanks can take about 13h 33m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $343. Airlines will cover a distance of 2896 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Fairbanks round-trip?
Alaska Airlines, at $375, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Fairbanks. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. Alaska Airlines is 51% 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 Delta ($255), American Airlines ($330), and Alaska Airlines ($344).
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.

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Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$375	Average$622	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$460	Average$561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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