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$140+ Cheap flights from Minnesota 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — FAI
Mar 6 — Mar 131
Fri 3/6
Fri 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Fairbanks

Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/47:00 am
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop8h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/11:17 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop9h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$300
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/117:00 am
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop10h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/131:20 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop9h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$320
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 4/187:00 am
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop21h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/215:30 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop15h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Thu 4/305:11 pm
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop8h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/51:17 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop9h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4$332
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/37:34 pm
FAR
-
FAI
2 stops34h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/105:51 am
FAI
-
FAR
2 stops26h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$689
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/75:00 am
FAR
-
FAI
2 stops45h 11m
Delta
Wed 3/111:30 am
FAI
-
FAR
2 stops15h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$766
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 6/15:33 pm
FSD
-
FAI
2 stops35h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/301:32 pm
FAI
-
FSD
2 stops31h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1$769
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 6/197:05 am
FSD
-
FAI
2 stops22h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 6/2512:19 am
FAI
-
FSD
2 stops20h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$775
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 5/264:30 pm
FAR
-
FAI
2 stops31h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/29:21 am
FAI
-
FAR
2 stops35h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1$787
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 5/265:11 pm
FAR
-
FAI
1 stop8h 38m
United Airlines
Mon 6/11:15 am
FAI
-
FAR
1 stop8h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$852
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 6/195:06 pm
FSD
-
FAI
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Thu 6/251:15 am
FAI
-
FSD
1 stop8h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$962
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/57:20 am
FAR
-
FAI
2 stops20h 02m
Delta
Mon 3/91:30 am
FAI
-
FAR
2 stops15h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$991

Find flight deals from Minnesota to Fairbanks

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to Fairbanks flight deals. Data was last updated February 4, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$300
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One-way from

$140
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$571

Good round-trip deal

$859 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/4

5:12 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Fairbanks

Sat 5/2

3:59 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops21h 16m

$306

MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/11

7:00 am-2:57 pm

1 stop10h 57m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/13

1:20 am-2:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$320

MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-1:44 am

1 stop21h 44m

Fairbanks

Tue 4/21

5:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$322

MinneapolisFairbanks

MSP - FAI

MSPFAI

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/30

5:11 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Fairbanks

Tue 5/5

1:17 am-2:08 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$332

FargoFairbanks

FAR - FAI

FARFAI

Fargo Hector Field

Tue 3/3

7:34 pm-2:38 am

2 stops34h 04m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/10

5:51 am-11:47 am

2 stops26h 56m

$689

FargoFairbanks

FAR - FAI

FARFAI

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 3/7

5:00 am-11:11 pm

2 stops45h 11m

Fairbanks

Wed 3/11

1:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$766

FargoFairbanks

FAR - FAI

FARFAI

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 3/7

5:00 am-11:11 pm

2 stops45h 11m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/10

1:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$766

Sioux FallsFairbanks

FSD - FAI

FSDFAI

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Mon 6/1

5:33 pm-2:17 am

2 stops35h 44m

Fairbanks

Tue 6/30

1:32 pm-12:06 am

2 stops31h 34m

$769

Sioux FallsFairbanks

FSD - FAI

FSDFAI

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 6/19

7:05 am-2:50 am

2 stops22h 45m

Fairbanks

Thu 6/25

12:19 am-12:06 am

2 stops20h 47m

$775

FargoFairbanks

FAR - FAI

FARFAI

Fargo Hector Field

Tue 5/26

4:30 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Fairbanks

Tue 6/2

9:21 am-11:23 pm

2 stops35h 02m

$787

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Fairbanks

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minnesota to Fairbanks

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Fairbanks (average of $55). Flying from Minnesota to Fairbanks in March is currently the most expensive (average of $538). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Fairbanks (FAI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Minnesota to Fairbanks. It is only a 4.5 mi journey from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fairbanks’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to Fairbanks?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Minnesota to Fairbanks in about 8h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 36h 38m. The distance between Minnesota and Fairbanks is about 2459 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Most travelers choose Minneapolis St Paul - Fairbanks, Fargo Hector Field - Fairbanks or Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - Fairbanks when deciding on the best route from Minnesota to Fairbanks.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minnesota to Fairbanks?

    On average you can expect to pay $880 for a flight from Minnesota to Fairbanks. The cheapest flight overall is $799 while the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Fairbanks) is currently priced at $341.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Fairbanks (average of $55). Flying from Minnesota to Fairbanks in March is currently the most expensive (average of $538). 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 Minnesota to Fairbanks

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$217Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$335Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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