What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks?

Users have found that flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks?

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Fairbanks from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Prices for April average $803 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $486. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a April flight can save you 36% on your journey compared to booking in March

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

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Cheapest in	January
Average price	$606

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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 July 29, 2025.

Mon 8/186:21 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop10h 29mDelta

Wed 9/31:50 amFAI - DTW

2 stops16h 39mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$443

Wed 9/104:51 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop11h 57mAlaska Airlines

Thu 9/181:42 pmFAI - DTW

2 stops11h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$481

Sun 8/172:10 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/38:53 pmFAI - DTW

1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$557

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Mon 8/186:21 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop10h 29mDelta

Wed 9/31:50 amFAI - DTW

2 stops16h 39mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$443

Wed 9/104:51 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop11h 57mAlaska Airlines

Thu 9/181:42 pmFAI - DTW

2 stops11h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$481

Sun 8/172:10 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/318:53 pmFAI - DTW

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$557

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Tue 8/56:00 amDTW - FAI

1 stop12h 22mDelta

Mon 8/1812:30 amFAI - DTW

2 stops14h 02mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$706

Tue 8/512:38 pmDTW - FAI

2 stops17h 58mAlaska Airlines

Tue 8/199:25 pmFAI - DTW

2 stops31h 47mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$710

Tue 8/52:10 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/198:53 pmFAI - DTW

1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$781

Sun 8/172:10 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/38:53 pmFAI - DTW

1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$557

Mon 8/186:21 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop10h 29mDelta

Wed 9/31:50 amFAI - DTW

2 stops16h 39mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$443

Tue 8/199:55 amDTW - FAI

2 stops20h 41mAlaska Airlines

Sun 8/2410:47 amFAI - DTW

2 stops27h 28mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$536

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Sat 9/273:50 pmDTW - FAI

1 stop13h 00mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$239

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DTW - FAI

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/18

6:21 pm-12:50 am

1 stop10h 29m

Fairbanks

Wed 9/3

1:50 am-10:29 pm

2 stops16h 39m

$443

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DTW - FAI

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

4:51 pm-12:48 am

1 stop11h 57m

Fairbanks

Thu 9/18

1:42 pm-5:07 am

2 stops11h 25m

$481

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/17

2:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/31

8:53 pm-10:07 am

1 stop9h 14m

$557

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/27

3:50 pm-12:50 am

1 stop13h 00m

$239

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks in May is currently the most expensive (average of $746). 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 DTW to FAI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,896 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Fairbanks, with prices starting at $443. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $481 and $557, respectively. Delta is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks in May is currently the most expensive (average of $746). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$437	Average$561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$509	Average$689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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