What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

Delta and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Fairbanks

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Fairbanks Airport?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Fairbanks Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Fairbanks Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Fairbanks Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Fairbanks Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Fairbanks Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$283 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks in 2026

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10:59 am - 8:49 pmDSM Des Moines-FAI Fairbanks

12h 50m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

10:00 pm - 10:18 amFAI Fairbanks-DSM Des Moines

9h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$691Delta

Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Aug 31

7:00 am - 12:30 amDSM Des Moines-FAI Fairbanks

20h 30m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:30 pm - 10:17 amFAI Fairbanks-DSM Des Moines

16h 47m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Minneapolis St Paul

$696Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

10:59 am - 8:49 pmDSM Des Moines-FAI Fairbanks

12h 50m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

10:00 pm - 4:48 pmFAI Fairbanks-DSM Des Moines

15h 48m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$697Delta

Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Aug 31

7:05 am - 8:55 pmDSM Des Moines-FAI Fairbanks

16h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:30 am - 11:12 pmFAI Fairbanks-DSM Des Moines

11h 42m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$716American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

9:51 am - 8:55 pmDSM Des Moines-FAI Fairbanks

14h 04m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:30 am - 11:12 pmFAI Fairbanks-DSM Des Moines

11h 42m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$718American Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

7:52 pm - 2:38 amDSM Des Moines-FAI Fairbanks

33h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:00 am - 1:57 pmFAI Fairbanks-DSM Des Moines

29h 57m2 stops Anchorage Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$764Alaska Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10

7:52 pm - 2:38 amDSM Des Moines-FAI Fairbanks

33h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:00 am - 1:57 pmFAI Fairbanks-DSM Des Moines

29h 57m2 stops Anchorage Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$771Alaska Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10

11:32 am - 10:59 pmDSM Des Moines-FAI Fairbanks

14h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

1:00 am - 5:28 pmFAI Fairbanks-DSM Des Moines

13h 28m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$816United Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Aug 30

6:22 pm - 11:14 amDSM Des Moines-FAI Fairbanks

43h 52m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Anchorage

8:34 pm - 1:33 pmFAI Fairbanks-DSM Des Moines

13h 59m2 stops Anchorage Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$865Alaska Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 23

5:30 am - 9:21 pmDSM Des Moines-FAI Fairbanks

18h 51m3 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl Anchorage

9:44 pm - 1:47 pmFAI Fairbanks-DSM Des Moines

13h 03m2 stops Anchorage Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$887Alaska Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

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Delta flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks

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Delta

Aug 25

DSM10:59 amDes Moines

12h 50m

1 stop

FAI8:49 pmFairbanks

Aug 31

FAI10:00 pmFairbanks

9h 18m

1 stop

DSM10:18 amDes Moines

$691

Delta

Sep 21

DSM7:00 amDes Moines

20h 30m

2 stops

FAI12:30 amFairbanks

Sep 28

FAI2:30 pmFairbanks

16h 47m

2 stops

DSM10:17 amDes Moines

$696

Delta

Aug 25

DSM10:59 amDes Moines

12h 50m

1 stop

FAI8:49 pmFairbanks

Aug 31

FAI10:00 pmFairbanks

15h 48m

2 stops

DSM4:48 pmDes Moines

$697

Alaska Airlines flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Des Moines to Fairbanks flight tickets

Alaska Airlines

Dec 8

DSM7:52 pmDes Moines

33h 46m

2 stops

FAI2:38 amFairbanks

Dec 10

FAI5:00 amFairbanks

29h 57m

2 stops

DSM1:57 pmDes Moines

$764

Alaska Airlines

Dec 8

DSM7:52 pmDes Moines

33h 46m

2 stops

FAI2:38 amFairbanks

Dec 10

FAI5:00 amFairbanks

29h 57m

2 stops

DSM1:57 pmDes Moines

$771

Alaska Airlines

Oct 21

DSM6:22 pmDes Moines

43h 52m

2 stops

FAI11:14 amFairbanks

Oct 23

FAI8:34 pmFairbanks

13h 59m

2 stops

DSM1:33 pmDes Moines

$865

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DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

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Des Moines

Tue 8/25

10:59 am-8:49 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Fairbanks

Mon 8/31

10:00 pm-10:18 am

1 stop9h 18m

$691

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DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

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Des Moines

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops20h 30m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/28

2:30 pm-10:17 am

2 stops16h 47m

$696

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DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

10:59 am-8:49 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Fairbanks

Mon 8/31

10:00 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops15h 48m

$697

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

7:05 am-8:55 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/29

8:30 am-11:12 pm

2 stops11h 42m

$716

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

9:51 am-8:55 pm

2 stops14h 04m

Fairbanks

Sun 9/27

8:30 am-11:12 pm

2 stops11h 42m

$718

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

7:52 pm-2:38 am

2 stops33h 46m

Fairbanks

Thu 12/10

5:00 am-1:57 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$764

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

7:52 pm-2:38 am

2 stops33h 46m

Fairbanks

Thu 12/10

5:00 am-1:57 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$771

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

11:32 am-10:59 pm

2 stops14h 27m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/30

1:00 am-5:28 pm

2 stops13h 28m

$816

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Wed 10/21

6:22 pm-11:14 am

2 stops43h 52m

Fairbanks

Fri 10/23

8:34 pm-1:33 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$865

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM Des Moines - FAI Fairbanks

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

5:30 am-9:21 pm

3 stops18h 51m

Fairbanks

Sun 9/27

9:44 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops13h 03m

$887

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks takes 12h 50m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks

How far is Des Moines to Fairbanks by plane?
A flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks will travel around 2628.4 mi. Flights usually cover this in 12h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Fairbanks Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Fairbanks Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Fairbanks Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Fairbanks Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Fairbanks Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Fairbanks Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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