Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks (MSP - FAI) from $236

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MSP — FAI
sep. 25 — oct. 21

The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Fairbanks are usually found in February or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI)

All the information you need to plan the best MSP to FAI flight in 2023: compare Minneapolis to Fairbanks flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Fairbanks.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$433

One-way from

$236
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
From Minneapolis St Paul to Fairbanks
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Fairbanks

MSP - FAI

Price

$433 - $928

FAI

Temperature

-7.6 - 62.6 °F

FAI

Rainfall

0.3 - 2.2 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Fairbanks?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks at least 61 days early can save you up to 41% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks for as little as $853 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $937 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Fairbanks?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Fairbanks from Minneapolis. Prices for February average $649 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $493. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a February flight can save you 39% on your journey compared to booking in March

When is the cheapest time to fly from Minneapolis to Fairbanks (MSP - FAI)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Minneapolis to Fairbanks is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 2% on airfare.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks

Check out some of the cheapest Alaska Airlines flights we've come across from Minneapolis to Fairbanks. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

Cheap Delta flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks

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Cheap Minneapolis to Fairbanks flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for MSP to FAI flights for September, October
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Minneapolis to Fairbanks 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Fairbanks from Minneapolis found for this year
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One-way flights to Fairbanks from Minneapolis

The cheapest one-way flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks
Users in need of a one-way flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from Minneapolis, there is a search form available above.

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Minneapolis St PaulFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 10/26

1 stop18h 08m

Fairbanks

vie. 10/27

1 stop24h 09m

Minneapolis St PaulFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 11/30

1 stop23h 36m

Fairbanks

vie. 12/1

1 stop18h 24m

Minneapolis St PaulFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 10/26

1 stop14h 49m

Fairbanks

vie. 10/27

2 stops34h 21m

Minneapolis St PaulFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 11/30

2 stops19h 26m

Fairbanks

vie. 12/1

2 stops28h 52m

Minneapolis St PaulFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 11/30

2 stops19h 26m

Fairbanks

vie. 12/1

1 stop13h 59m

Minneapolis St PaulFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

vie. 12/1

1 stop8h 56m

Fairbanks

sáb. 12/2

1 stop10h 08m

Minneapolis St PaulFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

mié. 10/18

1 stop9h 25m

Fairbanks

mar. 10/24

1 stop12h 44m

Minneapolis St PaulFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

mar. 11/28

1 stop21h 45m

Fairbanks

vie. 12/1

1 stop13h 59m

Minneapolis St PaulFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

mié. 10/18

2 stops17h 51m

Fairbanks

mié. 10/25

1 stop13h 59m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Fairbanks

To help decide which airline to fly from Minneapolis to Fairbanks, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overhead space to put my carry on that wasn’t taken by someone in a different seat. Dislike: Deplaning outside on the runway vs enclosed airport. Why are we having to do that?!

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Minneapolis to Fairbanks flights.

Can I find flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $444, but on average you can expect to pay $528.

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

According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($444), Delta ($478), and American Airlines ($603) offers the cheapest pricing from Minneapolis to Fairbanks. Alaska Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to Fairbanks?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks consider choosing Delta (90%), Aeromexico (90%) or Virgin Atlantic (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What does MSP to FAI mean?

Minneapolis St Paul Airport is MSP and Fairbanks Airport is FAI. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

Alternative routes for Minneapolis to Fairbanks

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Top 2 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Fairbanks

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Minneapolis to Fairbanks choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$380Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$490Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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