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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Fairbanks, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$551
Typical prices: $370-$664
Alaska Airlines
Fri 10/16Sat 10/17
DTW - FAI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$298
Delta
Sat 9/5
DTW - FAI • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $551 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Detroit and Fairbanks. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $686 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 30m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 100% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Fairbanks (DTW-FAI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Fairbanks that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Fairbanks

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:37 pm
DTW
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FAI
17h 37m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:35 am - 5:40 am
FAI
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DTW
20h 05m
1 stop
$551Alaska Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:08 pm
DTW
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FAI
12h 08m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 5:40 am
FAI
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DTW
29h 10m
2 stops
$555Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 8:49 pm
DTW
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FAI
17h 34m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:42 pm - 12:42 pm
FAI
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DTW
18h 00m
1 stop
$556Delta
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 3
Delta Logo
4:49 pm - 12:34 am
DTW
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FAI
11h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 10:41 pm
FAI
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DTW
20h 41m
1 stop
$558Delta
Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:37 pm
DTW
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FAI
17h 37m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:08 am - 5:40 am
FAI
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DTW
20h 32m
2 stops
$560Alaska Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 30
Delta Logo
4:27 pm - 12:34 am
DTW
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FAI
12h 07m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 11:42 am
FAI
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DTW
9h 42m
1 stop
$562Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 1:47 pm
DTW
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FAI
29h 17m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:42 pm - 12:42 pm
FAI
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DTW
18h 00m
1 stop
$563Delta
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 3
Delta Logo
8:20 am - 12:34 am
DTW
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FAI
20h 14m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 10:41 pm
FAI
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DTW
20h 41m
1 stop
$564Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 3
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 1:47 pm
DTW
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FAI
29h 17m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 10:41 pm
FAI
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DTW
20h 41m
1 stop
$565Delta
Thu, Aug 20 - Fri, Aug 28
Delta Logo
8:30 am - 8:49 pm
DTW
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FAI
16h 19m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:39 am - 10:40 pm
FAI
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DTW
17h 01m
2 stops
$567Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Fairbanks flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Fairbanks to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks departing in October.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks is January, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $879 and $740 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$298
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Fairbanks based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Fairbanks flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks was $298 for a one-way ticket and $551 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Fairbanks?

    A passport is not required to fly from Detroit to Fairbanks.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Fairbanks?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Fairbanks?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Fairbanks, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Fairbanks, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Fairbanks are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $619 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $682 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Fairbanks?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Fairbanks.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Fairbanks?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fairbanks from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Fairbanks?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Fairbanks with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and FAI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Fairbanks?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Fairbanks from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Detroit to Fairbanks

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Fairbanks. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Fairbanks? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12550 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
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When I checked in with full service, requesting a wheelchair, as I had asked for ahead of time, the customer service agent said “wait over there, nothing more. I waited in the designated space for about 40 minutes before learning from another passenger that I needed to check in again at a specific assistance desk. I was early, so I made it on time to my flight. Your agent should not assume I knew anything, which I didn’t. This was all new, in a recently remodeled space. New to me, anyway.

10.0 ExcellentDeidre, Jun 2026
PDX - STL
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When I checked in with full service, requesting a wheelchair, as I had asked for ahead of time, the customer service agent said “wait over there, nothing more. I waited in the designated space for about 40 minutes before learning from another passenger that I needed to check in again at a specific assistance desk. I was early, so I made it on time to my flight. Your agent should not assume I knew anything, which I didn’t. This was all new, in a recently remodeled space. New to me, anyway.

The plane was delayed almost 3 hours. I had a first class seat and there was no food loaded due to the late night departure (no nuts, not meal and no cookie), and the first class bathroom was out of order. Truly a disappointment all around.

Don’t fly with Alaska if you have a layover in Seattle. Guaranteed to screw you over. We waited at terminal S3 &were >2 hours delayed(mechanical issues)and told to change terminals to a different plane that required riding 3 shuttles to get to new terminal N14. Then they delayed the flight even further and changed gates again. when I went to the customer service in terminal N, the manager turned me away without apologizing & refused to assist me but mandated I leave her alone as her shift is nearly finished and insisted I totake another 2 shuttles to terminal C so I can just talk to another service rep while dragging my family of 4/ kids in tow.

The WiFi worked for entertainment but a nearly 4 hour flight should have personal tvs

Everything was good. Please have a wheat free option for snacks in the future.

Not delay for a few passengers. That was uncalled for. If idiots can't make the flight on time thats their fault. Why should I be punished for them? No more holding the plane for one or two people

How can I review what was denied to me. Instead of offering to let me pay for the ticket I got booted of my flight with no way home and no choice but to purchase another ticket for 12 hours later. Filing a complaint with the DOT

I like them since I live in Alaska and I don't have much choice

Coke zero offered...good. The proptness of flight was late. This has been a everytime thing for my last 9 flights. And is putting alot of pressure on my connecting flights. Not a bit punctual. I am always early, but Ak. Airlines is not. And people i happen fly beside, parrot the same thing. The baggage delivery to baggage claim, is not prompt. Its slowwwww. The seats are poorly padded, very crowd. We need more room, not padding the airlines bottom line. Its like a cattle car. More leg room, more side to side room. And attendants need upgrade of verbal skills. I have been faithful to Ak. A., but it will change if changes are not made. Not the only planes in the sky.

We were very late to take off, late exit plane, and luggage took a long time.

Flight got canceled 4 times, missed my connecting flight due to delays, have to wait to go home tomorrow

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

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