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$234+ Cheap flights from Fairbanks to Minneapolis (FAI - MSP)

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — MSP
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fairbanks to Minneapolis

Cheapest flights from Fairbanks to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fairbanks to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 18, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 9/15:31 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop15h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/55:21 pm
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop8h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/13$448
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/3110:02 am
FAI
-
MSP
2 stops27h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/55:21 pm
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop8h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/14$452
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1212:39 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop12h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/157:40 am
MSP
-
FAI
1 stop30h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/14$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/301:00 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop8h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 9/99:45 am
MSP
-
FAI
2 stops16h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$470
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Tue 8/1112:19 am
FAI
-
MSP
2 stops15h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/192:55 pm
MSP
-
FAI
2 stops21h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/15$477
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 8/55:00 am
FAI
-
MSP
1 stop22h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 8/147:02 am
MSP
-
FAI
2 stops22h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/15$497

Find flight deals from Fairbanks to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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 July 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$448
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$234
(United Airlines)

Good round-trip deal

$597 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fairbanks to Minneapolis 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 July 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fairbanks to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

FairbanksMinneapolis

FAI - MSP

FAIMSP

Fairbanks

Tue 9/1

5:31 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 28m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/5

5:21 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$448

FairbanksMinneapolis

FAI - MSP

FAIMSP

Fairbanks

Mon 8/31

10:02 am-4:23 pm

2 stops27h 21m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/5

5:21 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$452

FairbanksMinneapolis

FAI - MSP

FAIMSP

Fairbanks

Sun 8/30

1:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/9

9:45 am-10:59 pm

2 stops16h 14m

$470

FairbanksMinneapolis

FAI - MSP

FAIMSP

Fairbanks

Thu 11/12

5:30 am-11:56 pm

1 stop15h 26m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/16

7:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$560

FairbanksMinneapolis

FAI - MSP

FAIMSP

Fairbanks

Mon 10/5

5:35 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 24m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/11

5:49 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$566
Cheapest one-way

FairbanksMinneapolis

FAI - MSP

FAIMSP

Fairbanks

Fri 8/28

9:44 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops13h 16m

$238

FairbanksMinneapolis

FAI - MSP

FAIMSP

Fairbanks

Tue 8/11

12:19 am-10:52 pm

2 stops19h 33m

$245

FairbanksMinneapolis

FAI - MSP

FAIMSP

Fairbanks

Fri 8/14

12:19 am-11:51 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$245

FairbanksMinneapolis

FAI - MSP

FAIMSP

Fairbanks

Fri 8/7

12:19 am-11:51 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$245

FairbanksMinneapolis

FAI - MSP

FAIMSP

Fairbanks

Fri 8/14

1:00 am-5:59 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$256

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fairbanks to Minneapolis in July.
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 Fairbanks-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fairbanks-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fairbanks-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fairbanks-Minneapolis 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 Fairbanks-Minneapolis 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 Fairbanks to Minneapolis

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FAI to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Fairbanks to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 18, 2026.

When flying from Fairbanks to Minneapolis, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated July 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines from Fairbanks to Minneapolis 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
12,672 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SEA - RNO

There was a delay and my husband needs a wheelchair and we were moved from 1 gate to another.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,672 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,672 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SEA - RNO

There was a delay and my husband needs a wheelchair and we were moved from 1 gate to another.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Fairbanks to Minneapolis?

    If you book a flight from Fairbanks to Minneapolis, you will be flying from Fairbanks to Minneapolis St Paul. Flights to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) from Fairbanks (FAI) take 5h 11m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Fairbanks to Minneapolis per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Fairbanks to Minneapolis?

    For as low as $470, Alaska Airlines can have you in Minneapolis from Fairbanks in 8h 35m. The distance from Fairbanks to Minneapolis is about 2459 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Fairbanks to Minneapolis round-trip from $300.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Fairbanks to Minneapolis?

    Consider Delta (55%), Virgin Atlantic (55%) or Aeromexico (37%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Fairbanks to Minneapolis.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fairbanks to Minneapolis?

    The cheapest flight price from Fairbanks to Minneapolis is $145. On average you can expect to pay $588. The most popular route, (Fairbanks - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $490.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fairbanks to Minneapolis by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Fairbanks to Minneapolis

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Fairbanks to Minneapolis. 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 July 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$300Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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