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$207+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Fairbanks (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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FAI
Nov 18 — Nov 251
Tue 11/18
Tue 11/25
1 adult, Economy
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$207
(Delta)
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 19, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:05 pmOMA - FAI
2 stops19h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/2312:06 amFAI - OMA
1 stop10h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/18$436
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Sat 11/156:05 amMLI - FAI
2 stops23h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/185:55 amFAI - MLI
2 stops33h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/18$534
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Fri 12/122:16 pmDSM - FAI
2 stops13h 02mDelta
Mon 12/151:30 amFAI - DSM
2 stops13h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/18$559
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/155:12 pmMLI - FAI
2 stops34h 11mDelta
Mon 11/171:30 amFAI - MLI
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/17$612
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sun 11/168:20 amOMA - FAI
2 stops19h 03mDelta
Sat 11/221:30 amFAI - OMA
2 stops13h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/19$619
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sun 11/162:07 pmOMA - FAI
2 stops25h 48mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/234:06 pmFAI - OMA
1 stop18h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/19$634
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Fri 12/127:05 amDSM - FAI
2 stops20h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/164:04 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops28h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/18$739
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/111:06 amDSM - FAI
2 stops16h 39mDelta
Tue 11/41:45 amFAI - DSM
2 stops16h 18mDelta
Deal found 10/17$858
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sat 10/256:00 amMLI - FAI
2 stops16h 18mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/285:55 amFAI - MLI
2 stops25h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/16$1,090
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Sat 11/111:58 amDSM - FAI
2 stops16h 43mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/54:10 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops19h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/17$1,162
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Tue 12/2311:32 amDSM - FAI
2 stops16h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/275:45 amFAI - DSM
2 stops15h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/17$2,189

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Fairbanks that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/17

3:05 pm-7:39 am

2 stops19h 34m

Fairbanks

Sun 11/23

12:06 am-1:41 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$436

Cedar RapidsFairbanks

CID - FAI

CIDFAI

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/10

4:15 pm-12:13 am

2 stops10h 58m

Fairbanks

Thu 2/26

1:30 am-10:36 pm

2 stops18h 06m

$486

MolineFairbanks

MLI - FAI

MLIFAI

Moline Quad-City

Sat 11/15

9:50 am-2:41 am

2 stops19h 51m

Fairbanks

Tue 11/18

5:55 am-9:20 am

2 stops24h 25m

$534

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

2:16 pm-12:18 am

2 stops13h 02m

Fairbanks

Mon 12/15

1:30 am-5:47 pm

2 stops13h 17m

$559

Cedar RapidsFairbanks

CID - FAI

CIDFAI

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/15

4:15 pm-12:13 am

2 stops10h 58m

Fairbanks

Fri 2/20

1:30 am-10:36 pm

2 stops18h 06m

$609

Cedar RapidsFairbanks

CID - FAI

CIDFAI

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/10

10:07 am-11:56 pm

2 stops16h 49m

Fairbanks

Fri 2/27

7:00 am-10:48 am

2 stops24h 48m

$611

MolineFairbanks

MLI - FAI

MLIFAI

Moline Quad-City

Sat 11/15

5:12 pm-12:23 am

2 stops34h 11m

Fairbanks

Mon 11/17

1:30 am-10:35 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$612

OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 11/16

8:20 am-12:23 am

2 stops19h 03m

Fairbanks

Sat 11/22

1:30 am-5:40 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$619

OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 11/16

2:07 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops25h 48m

Fairbanks

Sun 11/23

4:06 pm-1:41 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$634

Cedar RapidsFairbanks

CID - FAI

CIDFAI

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

4:15 pm-12:13 am

2 stops10h 58m

Fairbanks

Thu 2/19

1:30 am-10:36 pm

2 stops18h 06m

$673

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

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 October 19, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Iowa to Fairbanks in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Fairbanks. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $486, Alaska Airlines can have you in Fairbanks from Iowa in 10h 58m. The distance from Iowa to Fairbanks is about 2671 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 Cedar Rapids - Fairbanks, Des Moines - 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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Iowa to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 October 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$517Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$675Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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