DTW - FAI

$223 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Fairbanks

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Fairbanks departing on 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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
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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Cheapest round-trip
$431
Typical prices: $683-$606
Delta
Wed 4/22Tue 4/28
DTW - FAI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$223
Delta
Sat 4/18
DTW - FAI • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $431 (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 $561 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 26m (one-way)
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Fairbanks

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Delta Logo
9:32 am - 12:40 am
DTW
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FAI
19h 08m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:45 am - 11:58 pm
FAI
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DTW
18h 13m
2 stops
$431Delta
Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 22
United Airlines Logo
1:41 pm - 7:42 pm
DTW
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FAI
10h 01m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 2:26 pm
FAI
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DTW
9h 06m
1 stop
$441United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 22
Delta Logo
4:30 pm - 12:40 am
DTW
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FAI
12h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:40 am - 10:31 pm
FAI
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DTW
16h 51m
2 stops
$447Delta
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 5
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 12:40 am
DTW
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FAI
16h 10m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:45 am - 11:58 pm
FAI
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DTW
18h 13m
2 stops
$452Delta
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
Delta Logo
8:55 pm - 12:35 am
DTW
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FAI
31h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:40 am - 7:59 pm
FAI
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DTW
14h 19m
1 stop
$465Delta
Mon, May 25 - Thu, Jun 4
Delta Logo
7:01 am - 12:35 am
DTW
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FAI
21h 34m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:40 am - 7:59 pm
FAI
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DTW
14h 19m
1 stop
$468Delta
Thu, May 28 - Fri, Jun 5
Delta Logo
8:55 pm - 12:35 am
DTW
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FAI
31h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:40 am - 11:59 pm
FAI
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DTW
18h 19m
2 stops
$471Delta
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 10:53 pm
DTW
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FAI
19h 44m
1 stop
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12:11 pm - 5:44 am
FAI
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DTW
13h 33m
1 stop
$472Alaska Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Sun, May 31
Delta Logo
7:01 am - 12:35 am
DTW
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FAI
21h 34m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:40 am - 11:59 pm
FAI
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DTW
18h 19m
2 stops
$473Delta
Thu, May 28 - Sat, May 30
Delta Logo
8:55 pm - 12:35 am
DTW
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FAI
31h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:40 am - 8:54 am
FAI
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DTW
27h 14m
2 stops
$474Delta
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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 April.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$223
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks was $223 for a one-way ticket and $431 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?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Fairbanks, with SkyTeam 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 $617 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 7.9.

  • 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 12134 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
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The last row was empty and I sat there for two minutes. I was treated like a criminal for doing so. My wife wanted to get past the cart in the aisle and she was treated like dirt by the same black attendent..

6.0 GoodMichael S., Mar 2026
FLL - SEA
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The last row was empty and I sat there for two minutes. I was treated like a criminal for doing so. My wife wanted to get past the cart in the aisle and she was treated like dirt by the same black attendent..

The ground crew was very good. They communicated clearly and continued updating. The flight crew was fine. The flight crew on the March 20th flight from MCI to Portland was excellent.

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.

Delta is always a wonderful experience. A clean plane and the crew is really friendly.

Too many people are taking up space in the overhead bins with their extra piece of luggage. Since they cannot fit their backpacks or extra luggage piece under the seat in front of them, they store it in the overheads and thus taking up room for other passengers. It wasn’t only one or two persons; more like 12 or 13 passengers.

This was the worse experience. They delayed our flight twice and we still had to find another flight to get home sooner which was alos delayed. Also, the flight attendant named Ginny on DL9890 leaving at 4:13pm on 3/23/26 was extremely rude.

I love Delta the flight attendants were personable and the flight arrived 1/2 earlier thanks expected. All a plus. The gate agent was a bit flustered but even with that I still had a good experience. Her supervisor assisted me.

Got to fly my favorite plane, the Boeing 767-400ER, to Milan. The soft blush pink mood lighting during meal service was very beautiful and gorgeous. The service was top-notch, and our flights were on time. I highly recommend Delta.

I am still at the Airport! Delayed Delayed and Delyaed

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

The first class flight attendant was awful to everyone. Very rude; no customer service. She should not be working in first class.

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

It was fine. 55 minute flight. No snacks or beverage service offered. Boarding went smoothly and my walker was waiting for me on the jet way.

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