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$180 Find Cheap Flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Fairbanks departing on 4/14. 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Fairbanks, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$360
Overall average: $495
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/7Tue 4/14
MSP - FAI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$764
Delta
Tue 6/16Tue 6/23
MSP - FAI • Non-stop
Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $378 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 15m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 68% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks (MSP-FAI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Fairbanks

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:12 pm - 1:44 am
MSP
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FAI
11h 32m
1 stop
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10:00 am - 11:59 pm
FAI
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MSP
10h 59m
1 stop
$360Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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5:12 pm - 1:44 am
MSP
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FAI
11h 32m
1 stop
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11:01 am - 4:16 pm
FAI
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MSP
26h 15m
2 stops
$366Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
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5:11 pm - 1:42 am
MSP
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FAI
11h 31m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 11:58 pm
FAI
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MSP
15h 28m
1 stop
$392Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 1:42 am
MSP
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FAI
11h 31m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 11:58 pm
FAI
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MSP
28h 59m
1 stop
$394Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 12:58 pm
MSP
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FAI
22h 47m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 11:58 pm
FAI
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MSP
28h 59m
1 stop
$395Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 1:42 am
MSP
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FAI
11h 31m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 11:58 pm
FAI
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MSP
24h 59m
2 stops
$396Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 6:55 am
MSP
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FAI
16h 44m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 11:58 pm
FAI
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MSP
28h 59m
1 stop
$399Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6
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5:11 pm - 8:13 am
MSP
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FAI
18h 02m
2 stops
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7:59 pm - 11:58 pm
FAI
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MSP
24h 59m
2 stops
$401Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:46 pm
MSP
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FAI
8h 46m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:53 pm - 4:16 pm
FAI
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MSP
21h 23m
2 stops
$420Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:12 pm - 12:44 pm
MSP
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FAI
22h 32m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:59 pm
FAI
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MSP
15h 29m
1 stop
$422Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Minneapolis to Fairbanks flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Fairbanks?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Minneapolis to Fairbanks, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Fairbanks, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Fairbanks?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Fairbanks is February, where tickets cost $176 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $821 and $655 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Minneapolis to Fairbanks?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $382 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$180
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 68% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to Fairbanks was $180 for a one-way ticket and $360 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Minneapolis to Fairbanks?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Minneapolis to Fairbanks flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Minneapolis to Fairbanks flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Minneapolis to Fairbanks are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $569 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 $516 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Fairbanks.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fairbanks from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Fairbanks

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 12072 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

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

8.0 ExcellentERIN, Feb 2026
SEA - ANC
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Everything was good. Please have a wheat free option for snacks in the future.

The flight was good, comfort in the seat was good, drinks were good, entertainment had a large selection to choose from. I really liked the multi function of the tray tables, I hadn't seen that before. My only downside was that I wasn't able to have your snacks. Please have a wheat free option for a snack.

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.

Great if it’s not a long flight in coach.

Flight was delayed about 40 minutes by a mechanical problem. This made a long day even longer. Otherwise good.

After we boarded there was quite a long time before we actually took off, and there were no announcements from crew about why we were delayed. Later when they did make announcements they were largely inaudible. There was no food (other than for purchase) on the flight and no entertainment. Thats not a complaint, just explaining my ratings in those categories. The flight was smooth. Baggage claim was rapid.

8 hours late and the plane smelled like urine, that smell in the morning when your child wet the bed in the night.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

Perhaps when you’re sitting in 1st class and the crew closes the bathroom for the pilots, there could be a notification other than holding your hands up as a blockade when you get there and you’re told the restrooms are closed please turn around … especially at night when visibility is poor and you’re met by a flight attendants with their arms up

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

The WiFi was not working. That made for a long flight.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

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