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$245+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — FAI
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$507
(Delta)

One-way from

$245
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$689
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fairbanks
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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 junio 12, 2025.

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.
jue. 8/282:00 pmMSY - FAI
2 stops13h 50mDelta
dom. 8/3112:30 amFAI - MSY
1 stop10h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/9$507
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.
jue. 10/97:10 amMSY - FAI
1 stop10h 43mAlaska Airlines
vie. 10/172:05 amFAI - MSY
1 stop11h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$519
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.
mié. 7/99:55 amMSY - FAI
2 stops13h 06mUnited Airlines
mié. 7/168:50 pmFAI - MSY
1 stop9h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$524
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/234:21 pmMSY - FAI
2 stops12h 29mAmerican Airlines
mié. 1/77:00 amFAI - MSY
2 stops12h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$630

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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Depart

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New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 8/28

2:00 pm-12:50 am

2 stops13h 50m

Fairbanks

dom. 8/31

12:30 am-2:07 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$507

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 7/9

9:55 am-8:01 pm

2 stops13h 06m

Fairbanks

mié. 7/16

11:00 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops11h 13m

$530

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 7/9

4:53 pm-12:49 am

1 stop10h 56m

Fairbanks

mié. 7/16

10:05 am-5:50 am

1 stop16h 45m

$580

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 8/19

9:55 am-12:50 am

2 stops17h 55m

$245

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 6/18

7:10 am-12:49 am

1 stop20h 39m

$402

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 8/19

9:40 am-7:19 pm

3 stops36h 39m

$406

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Deals found on 6/11

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 junio 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 junio 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

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 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.

  • 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 $507 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at $524 and $580 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $245 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $402 and $406, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Fairbanks

Discover the top 3 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$519Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$524Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$629Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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