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Cheapest round-trip
$437
Typical prices: $485-$711
United Airlines
Sun 9/16Sun 9/23
MSY - FAI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$203
Typical prices: $320-$585
United Airlines
Sat 9/15
MSY - FAI • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between New Orleans and Fairbanks. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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April
Cheapest • 31% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $438 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 10h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks (MSY-FAI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Fairbanks

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 8:30 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FAI Fairbanks
18h 22m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Anchorage
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6:28 pm - 4:05 pmFAI  Fairbanks-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
18h 37m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$435Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
United Airlines Logo
9:53 am - 7:16 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FAI Fairbanks
12h 23m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:22 pm - 9:35 amFAI  Fairbanks-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$437United Airlines
Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 8:30 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FAI Fairbanks
18h 22m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Anchorage
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 4:05 pmFAI  Fairbanks-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
21h 06m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$439Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 7:16 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FAI Fairbanks
11h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:22 pm - 9:35 amFAI  Fairbanks-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$451United Airlines
Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 1:35 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FAI Fairbanks
11h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:19 am - 4:05 pmFAI  Fairbanks-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
25h 46m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$454Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
United Airlines Logo
9:53 am - 7:16 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FAI Fairbanks
12h 23m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:22 pm - 9:35 amFAI  Fairbanks-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$457United Airlines
Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 12:44 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FAI Fairbanks
34h 36m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Anchorage
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:37 am - 4:05 pmFAI  Fairbanks-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 28m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$457Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17
American Airlines Logo
10:56 am - 1:37 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FAI Fairbanks
17h 41m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:06 pm - 10:35 amFAI  Fairbanks-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
15h 29m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$467American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
11:16 am - 1:48 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FAI Fairbanks
17h 32m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:03 pm - 9:03 amFAI  Fairbanks-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
18h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$467American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
11:16 am - 1:48 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FAI Fairbanks
17h 32m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:38 pmFAI  Fairbanks-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
15h 08m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$487American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for New Orleans to Fairbanks flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Fairbanks?

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks start at $437. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $485 to $711. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $437 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Fairbanks?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Fairbanks, it is 19% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 24% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for New Orleans to Fairbanks flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$203
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 130% increase in price.
Flight from New Orleans to Fairbanks

When to book flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Fairbanks based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your New Orleans to Fairbanks flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Fairbanks?

    Flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Fairbanks (FAI).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks pass through?

    One-stop flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks most commonly connect through:

    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 47% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 41% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the New Orleans to Fairbanks route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $475 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $726, a difference of $251. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from New Orleans to Fairbanks?

    A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Fairbanks takes 0h 00m, covering 3,416 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Fairbanks:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Fairbanks?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from New Orleans to Fairbanks changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $437 to $3,553. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from New Orleans to Fairbanks looking right now?

    One-way fares from New Orleans to Fairbanks are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $315, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New Orleans to Fairbanks?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 26m, compared with 10h 56m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 12h 13m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

  • What is the time difference between New Orleans and Fairbanks?

    Fairbanks is 3 hours behind New Orleans (Alaska Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Fairbanks Airport (FAI)?

    Fairbanks Airport (FAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Alamo
    · Avis
    · NextCar
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Fairbanks flight?

    Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks range from $485 to $711, with an average of $583 over the past 12 months. Anything below $485 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking New Orleans to Fairbanks flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $475 - about $251 less than Saturday (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Fairbanks trip for April. Fares historically average $405 round-trip in that month - typically $935 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Fairbanks Airport.
    - Pike's Waterfront Lodge
    - La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
    - Sophie Station Suites

Everything you need to know for your flight from New Orleans to Fairbanks

Information on your arrival and departure airports

New Orleans (MSY)
Fairbanks (FAI)