How long is the flight from Iowa to Fairbanks?

For as low as $579, Alaska Airlines can have you in Fairbanks from Iowa in 10h 11m. The distance from Iowa to Fairbanks is about 2634 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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 are the most popular routes from Iowa to Fairbanks?

The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Fairbanks are Des Moines - Fairbanks, Cedar Rapids - Fairbanks and Omaha Eppley Airfield - Fairbanks.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Fairbanks from Iowa?

Most people fly into Fairbanks (FAI) if they book a flight to Fairbanks from Iowa. Fairbanks is conveniently located just 4.5 mi from Fairbanks’s city center.

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

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

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

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$780

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$1,384

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$1,405

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2 stops13h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,445

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1 stop27h 11mAlaska Airlines

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$401

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$404

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1 stop10h 56mUnited Airlines

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$579

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2 stops16h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$550

sam. 2/281:59 pmMLI - FAI

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mar. 3/102:18 amFAI - MLI

2 stops32h 04mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$600

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2 stops18h 15mDelta

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$587

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2 stops27h 16mAlaska Airlines

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$600

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Deal found 12/17

$601

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2 stops38h 34mAlaska Airlines

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$614

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$861

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Deal found 12/15

$636

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2 stops13h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$636

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2 stops19h 19mDelta

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$864

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$638

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Deal found 12/15

$1,040

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2 stops26h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$718

mer. 12/315:35 amOMA - FAI

2 stops24h 15mAlaska Airlines

dim. 1/48:40 amFAI - OMA

2 stops26h 03mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$780

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1 stop9h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$1,364

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2 stops28h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$800

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2 stops38h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$907

jeu. 1/16:00 amMLI - FAI

2 stops21h 35mAlaska Airlines

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2 stops37h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,176

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2 stops21h 35mAlaska Airlines

jeu. 1/112:15 amFAI - OMA

1 stop10h 28mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,384

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2 stops26h 03mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$780

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2 stops14h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,405

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1 stop18h 55mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$942

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lun. 1/55:45 amFAI - MLI

2 stops37h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,176

dim. 1/42:39 pmOMA - FAI

1 stop13h 41mAlaska Airlines

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2 stops38h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$907

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mer. 1/148:00 amFAI - OMA

1 stop27h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$401

lun. 1/124:15 pmCID - FAI

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2 stops18h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$587

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2 stops16h 23mDelta

jeu. 2/51:30 amFAI - DSM

2 stops16h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$550

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Deal found 12/17

$221

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Deal found 12/16

$290

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$318

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$351

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OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lun. 1/12

3:07 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop31h 23m

Fairbanks

mer. 1/14

8:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop27h 11m

$401

OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

sam. 2/7

6:05 am-12:22 am

2 stops21h 17m

Fairbanks

ven. 2/27

1:27 am-5:05 pm

2 stops12h 38m

$404

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

ven. 1/30

10:59 am-12:22 am

2 stops16h 23m

Fairbanks

jeu. 2/5

1:30 am-9:24 pm

2 stops16h 54m

$550

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

jeu. 4/30

11:30 am-6:41 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Fairbanks

mer. 5/6

8:45 pm-10:41 am

1 stop10h 56m

$579

Cedar RapidsFairbanks

CID - FAI

CIDFAI

Cedar Rapids

lun. 1/12

4:15 pm-12:25 am

2 stops11h 10m

Fairbanks

dim. 1/18

1:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$587

MolineFairbanks

MLI - FAI

MLIFAI

Moline Quad-City

sam. 2/28

1:59 pm-12:50 am

2 stops13h 51m

Fairbanks

mar. 3/10

2:18 am-1:22 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$600

MolineFairbanks

MLI - FAI

MLIFAI

Moline Quad-City

jeu. 2/19

1:59 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops27h 59m

Fairbanks

lun. 2/23

3:59 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops27h 16m

$600

OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

sam. 2/7

7:55 am-11:56 pm

2 stops19h 01m

Fairbanks

sam. 2/28

8:56 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops14h 19m

$601

Cedar RapidsFairbanks

CID - FAI

CIDFAI

Cedar Rapids

jeu. 2/19

6:28 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops30h 47m

Fairbanks

lun. 2/23

3:59 pm-9:33 am

2 stops38h 34m

$614

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

jeu. 2/19

11:27 am-2:38 am

2 stops18h 11m

Fairbanks

lun. 2/23

3:59 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops22h 37m

$636

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Fairbanks from Iowa?
Most people fly into Fairbanks (FAI) if they book a flight to Fairbanks from Iowa. Fairbanks is conveniently located just 4.5 mi from Fairbanks’s city center.
How long is the flight from Iowa to Fairbanks?
For as low as $579, Alaska Airlines can have you in Fairbanks from Iowa in 10h 11m. The distance from Iowa to Fairbanks is about 2634 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Fairbanks?
The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Fairbanks are Des Moines - Fairbanks, Cedar Rapids - Fairbanks and Omaha Eppley Airfield - Fairbanks.
Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Fairbanks that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Fairbanks?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Fairbanks.
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Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$540	Average$848	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$675	Average$832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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