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$208+ Cheap flights from Michigan 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — FAI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Fairbanks

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to Fairbanks flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$451
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$208
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$590
From Michigan to Fairbanks
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Cheapest flights from Michigan to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/243:20 pmORD - FAI
1 stop10h 27mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/262:08 amFAI - ORD
1 stop9h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$423
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 11/116:00 pmORD - FAI
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Mon 11/171:30 amFAI - ORD
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/11$436
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/295:40 pmDTW - FAI
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Fri 9/51:50 amFAI - DTW
2 stops16h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/11$489
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:00 amORD - FAI
1 stop18h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 10/295:55 amFAI - ORD
1 stop12h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/12$511
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 10/14:51 pmDTW - FAI
1 stop11h 57mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/72:05 amFAI - DTW
1 stop10h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$541
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/251:09 pmMDW - FAI
2 stops13h 16mDelta
Fri 8/110:15 pmFAI - MDW
1 stop11h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/10$542
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1012:59 amORD - FAI
1 stop11h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/188:25 pmFAI - ORD
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$561
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 8/283:58 pmGRR - FAI
2 stops12h 52mDelta
Tue 9/23:15 pmFAI - GRR
2 stops15h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/10$594
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/97:30 amGRR - FAI
2 stops16h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/168:50 pmFAI - GRR
1 stop10h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$606
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 7/311:45 amORD - FAI
1 stop13h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/95:52 amFAI - ORD
1 stop12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$620
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 10/2812:00 pmTVC - FAI
2 stops16h 17mDelta
Tue 11/41:30 amFAI - TVC
2 stops17h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/9$631
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/262:10 pmDTW - FAI
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/68:53 pmFAI - DTW
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$641

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

3:20 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop10h 27m

Fairbanks

Fri 9/26

2:08 am-2:24 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$423

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

6:00 pm-12:17 am

1 stop9h 17m

Fairbanks

Mon 11/17

1:30 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$436

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/29

5:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Fairbanks

Fri 9/5

1:50 am-10:29 pm

2 stops16h 39m

$489

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-9:21 pm

1 stop18h 21m

Fairbanks

Wed 10/29

5:55 am-9:39 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$511

ChicagoFairbanks

MDW - FAI

MDWFAI

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/25

1:09 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops13h 16m

Fairbanks

Fri 8/1

10:15 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop11h 51m

$542

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/10

12:59 am-9:05 am

1 stop11h 06m

Fairbanks

Fri 7/18

8:25 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$561

DetroitFairbanks

DTW - FAI

DTWFAI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/29

6:49 pm-11:27 am

2 stops44h 38m

Fairbanks

Sat 9/6

5:00 am-12:34 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$570

Grand RapidsFairbanks

GRR - FAI

GRRFAI

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 8/28

3:58 pm-12:50 am

2 stops12h 52m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/2

3:15 pm-10:50 am

2 stops15h 35m

$594

Grand RapidsFairbanks

GRR - FAI

GRRFAI

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 7/9

7:30 am-8:01 pm

2 stops16h 31m

Fairbanks

Wed 7/16

8:50 pm-11:17 am

1 stop10h 27m

$606

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/3

11:45 am-10:36 pm

1 stop13h 51m

Fairbanks

Wed 7/9

5:52 am-9:22 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$620

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to Fairbanks

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fairbanks from Michigan with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to Fairbanks

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Michigan to Fairbanks?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Michigan 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 MI to FAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Michigan 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.

Rainfall in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from Michigan to Fairbanks by reading reviews from past customers. 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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan 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 Michigan?

    Fairbanks (FAI), located 4.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Michigan to Fairbanks.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Michigan to Fairbanks one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $208. Users have also found prices from $243 and $285 on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to Fairbanks?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fairbanks, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Fairbanks or Chicago Midway - Fairbanks when deciding on the best route from Michigan to Fairbanks.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Michigan to Fairbanks?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to Fairbanks?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Michigan 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 3 airlines flying from Michigan to Fairbanks

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$481Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$509Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$583Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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