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Today's featured flight deals from Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI)
- Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Wed, Sep 3 at 6:11pm from Minneapolis, arriving at 8:57pm in Fairbanks.Returning on Sun, Sep 7 at 10:07pm from Fairbanks, arriving on Mon, Sep 8 at 6:19am in Minneapolis.Select Delta flight departing on Wed, Sep 3 at 6:11pm from Minneapolis, returning on Sun, Sep 7 at 10:07pm from Fairbanks priced at $21860% less than typical$218
- Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Aug 29 at 6:11pm from Minneapolis, arriving at 8:57pm in Fairbanks.Returning on Tue, Sep 2 at 3:15pm from Fairbanks, arriving on Wed, Sep 3 at 5:12am in Minneapolis.Select Delta flight departing on Fri, Aug 29 at 6:11pm from Minneapolis, returning on Tue, Sep 2 at 3:15pm from Fairbanks priced at $24855% less than typical$248
- Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Aug 21 at 6:11pm from Minneapolis, arriving at 8:57pm in Fairbanks.Returning on Wed, Aug 27 at 10:07pm from Fairbanks, arriving on Thu, Aug 28 at 6:19am in Minneapolis.Select Delta flight departing on Thu, Aug 21 at 6:11pm from Minneapolis, returning on Wed, Aug 27 at 10:07pm from Fairbanks priced at $25850% less than typical$258
- Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Mon, Aug 18 at 6:11pm from Minneapolis, arriving at 8:57pm in Fairbanks.Returning on Sun, Aug 24 at 10:07pm from Fairbanks, arriving on Mon, Aug 25 at 6:19am in Minneapolis.Select Delta flight departing on Mon, Aug 18 at 6:11pm from Minneapolis, returning on Sun, Aug 24 at 10:07pm from Fairbanks priced at $47420% less than typical$474
- Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Aug 14 at 6:11pm from Minneapolis, arriving at 8:55pm in Fairbanks.Returning on Thu, Aug 21 at 10:07pm from Fairbanks, arriving on Fri, Aug 22 at 6:19am in Minneapolis.Select Delta flight departing on Thu, Aug 14 at 6:11pm from Minneapolis, returning on Thu, Aug 21 at 10:07pm from Fairbanks priced at $47420% less than typical$474
Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks (MSP-FAI)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $159 for one-way flights and $218 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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Origin airport | Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. |
Destination airport | Fairbanks Intl. |
Airlines serving | Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, United |
Roundtrip price | $217 |
Distance | 2460 mi |
Average flight time | 5 hours 44 mins |
Minneapolis to Fairbanks Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Minneapolis to Fairbanks
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Minneapolis to Fairbanks
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Minneapolis to Fairbanks in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $159 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Minneapolis to Fairbanks flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.
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- Big Dipper Ice Arena
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