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$242+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks (MSY - 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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — FAI
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Fairbanks

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 23, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 4/97:00 am
MSY
-
FAI
1 stop18h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/133:53 pm
FAI
-
MSY
1 stop10h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$472
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/16:39 pm
MSY
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FAI
1 stop21h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/43:59 pm
FAI
-
MSY
1 stop10h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/21$474
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 4/227:00 am
MSY
-
FAI
2 stops15h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/25:00 am
FAI
-
MSY
2 stops13h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$561
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 7/199:13 am
MSY
-
FAI
2 stops18h 22m
Delta
Wed 7/299:59 pm
FAI
-
MSY
1 stop14h 32m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$583
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 11/25:05 pm
MSY
-
FAI
2 stops12h 33m
American Airlines
Thu 11/55:50 am
FAI
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MSY
2 stops12h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$585

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$472
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$242
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$561
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/9

7:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/13

3:53 pm-5:40 am

1 stop10h 47m

$472

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/1

7:00 am-6:58 am

2 stops26h 58m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/4

3:59 pm-5:30 am

1 stop10h 31m

$478
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/21

10:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Fairbanks

Sat 4/25

1:48 pm-5:30 am

2 stops12h 42m

$631

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/19

7:10 am-12:58 am

2 stops20h 48m

Fairbanks

Tue 7/28

12:43 am-5:49 am

2 stops26h 06m

$643

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/18

5:13 pm-11:21 am

2 stops21h 08m

Fairbanks

Mon 6/22

12:18 am-5:49 am

1 stop26h 31m

$694
Cheapest one-way

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/21

11:16 am-10:41 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$267

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/19

7:10 am-11:18 pm

1 stop19h 08m

$307

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/21

4:53 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop32h 48m

$316
Quickest one-way

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/20

11:56 am-11:17 pm

2 stops14h 21m

$338

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Deals found on 3/20

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Fairbanks in March.
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 New Orleans-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-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 New Orleans-Fairbanks flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Fairbanks

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Fairbanks (average of $226). Flying from New Orleans to Fairbanks in May is currently the most expensive (average of $593). 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.

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 March 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines and Delta from New Orleans to Fairbanks by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,098 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,098 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,098 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,318 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,098 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Fairbanks?

    Departing from New Orleans to Fairbanks will take you 18h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3416 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Fairbanks is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $252 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at $385. Users have found that Delta is 59% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Fairbanks?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Fairbanks (average of $226). Flying from New Orleans to Fairbanks in May is currently the most expensive (average of $593). 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 New Orleans to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$252Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$385Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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