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$238+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks (MSP - 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 6/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — FAI
may. 12 — may. 191
mar. 5/12
mar. 5/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Fairbanks are usually found in February or August, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 12, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
lun. 6/227:40 am
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop8h 44m
Alaska Airlines
sáb. 7/47:00 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop20h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/8$435
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/177:40 am
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop30h 41m
Alaska Airlines
mié. 6/245:00 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop22h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/9$436
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
mar. 7/76:17 pm
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop9h 38m
Alaska Airlines
mar. 7/148:20 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop18h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10$437
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
vie. 8/285:18 pm
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop11h 29m
Alaska Airlines
lun. 9/78:00 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop12h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/7$438
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
sáb. 6/206:03 am
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop23h 12m
Alaska Airlines
sáb. 7/47:00 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop20h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/7$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
sáb. 5/211:17 am
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop11h 25m
United Airlines
mar. 5/58:55 pm
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop8h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/8$440
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
vie. 8/147:40 am
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop19h 19m
Alaska Airlines
lun. 8/249:40 pm
FAI
-
MSP
2 stops15h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/7$441
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
jue. 7/26:03 am
MSP
-
FAI
2 stops21h 52m
Alaska Airlines
mié. 7/81:34 pm
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop13h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/7$442
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
sáb. 5/27:00 am
MSP
-
FAI
2 stops20h 19m
Alaska Airlines
mié. 5/65:30 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop15h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/7$446
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
mar. 9/15:18 pm
MSP
-
FAI
2 stops20h 47m
Alaska Airlines
mar. 9/87:08 am
FAI
-
MSP
2 stops13h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/8$447

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 abril 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$435
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$238
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$592
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 abril 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

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Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

mar. 7/7

6:17 pm-12:55 am

1 stop9h 38m

Fairbanks

mar. 7/14

8:20 am-6:18 am

1 stop18h 58m

$437

MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

sáb. 6/20

6:03 am-2:15 am

1 stop23h 12m

Fairbanks

dom. 7/5

5:00 am-6:18 am

1 stop22h 18m

$439

MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 7/2

6:03 am-12:55 am

2 stops21h 52m

Fairbanks

mié. 7/8

1:34 pm-6:18 am

1 stop13h 44m

$442

MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

lun. 6/22

7:40 am-9:42 pm

1 stop17h 02m

Fairbanks

vie. 7/3

12:18 am-3:58 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$442

MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

sáb. 5/2

7:00 am-12:19 am

2 stops20h 19m

Fairbanks

mié. 5/6

10:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops22h 28m

$449

MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 4/30

5:11 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop22h 47m

Fairbanks

mié. 5/6

10:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops22h 28m

$493

MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

vie. 5/8

3:04 pm-1:42 am

2 stops13h 38m

Fairbanks

vie. 5/15

2:37 pm-2:01 pm

2 stops20h 24m

$572
Cheapest one-way

MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

dom. 6/28

7:40 am-9:42 pm

1 stop17h 02m

$238

MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

dom. 5/10

2:39 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops27h 24m

$282

MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

vie. 6/12

7:40 am-9:42 pm

1 stop17h 02m

$283

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/11

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Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Fairbanks in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Minneapolis-Fairbanks flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on April 10, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks (average of $55). Flying from Minneapolis to Fairbanks in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Minneapolis 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 abril 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Delta from Minneapolis 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
7.9
Good
12,222 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,222 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,222 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Delta
7.9
Good
8,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,222 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks?

    Departing from Minneapolis to Fairbanks will take you 9h 38m. The distance from Minneapolis to Fairbanks is about 2459 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Fairbanks round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($217), and Alaska Airlines ($338) offers the cheapest pricing from Minneapolis to Fairbanks. Delta is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks (average of $55). Flying from Minneapolis to Fairbanks in June is currently the most expensive (average of $505). 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 Minneapolis to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 abril 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$217Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$338Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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