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$271+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — FAI
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$486
(Delta)

One-way from

$271
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,021
From Detroit (DTT) to Fairbanks
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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 July 2, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:00 amDTW - FAI
1 stop17h 57mDelta
Tue 9/21:50 amFAI - DTW
2 stops16h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/30$409
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/191:02 pmDTW - FAI
2 stops17h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/314:35 pmFAI - DTW
2 stops15h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$560

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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

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Fairbanks

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Depart

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DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-8:57 pm

1 stop17h 57m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/2

1:50 am-10:29 pm

2 stops16h 39m

$409

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/19

1:02 pm-2:36 am

2 stops17h 34m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/31

4:35 pm-12:32 pm

2 stops15h 57m

$560

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

6:21 pm-12:50 am

1 stop10h 29m

$271

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

4:51 pm-9:00 am

2 stops20h 09m

$276

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

7:00 am-7:19 pm

3 stops40h 19m

$498

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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 $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 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 July 2, 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.

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

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 July 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United 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
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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
7,983 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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 $486, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Fairbanks. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Alaska Airlines. Delta is 37% 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 ($271), Alaska Airlines ($276), and American Airlines ($354).

  • 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 $517). Flying from Detroit 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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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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$437Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$509Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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