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$654+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks (DSM - FAI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FAI
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Tue 1/28
Tue 2/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$954
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$768
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 23, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/111:31 pmDSM - FAI
2 stops13h 24mDelta
Sat 8/1610:05 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Deal found 1/22$654
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/111:45 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1611:44 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$729
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/239:40 amDSM - FAI
2 stops16h 15mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/252:10 amFAI - DSM
2 stops16h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/23$786
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/71:01 pmDSM - FAI
2 stops16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/117:00 amFAI - DSM
2 stops13h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/23$954

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Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Fri 2/7

1:01 pm-2:16 am

2 stops16h 15m

Fairbanks

Tue 2/11

7:00 am-11:19 pm

2 stops13h 19m

$954

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Fri 2/7

12:15 pm-12:31 am

2 stops15h 16m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/10

1:36 am-9:18 pm

2 stops16h 42m

$998

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Fri 2/7

5:00 am-10:58 pm

2 stops20h 58m

Fairbanks

Tue 2/11

6:40 pm-4:59 pm

3 stops19h 19m

$1,189

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Deals found on 1/23

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Fairbanks flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $731). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fairbanks ranges from 0.3 - 2.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Fairbanks when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fairbanks, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -7.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fairbanks

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fairbanks. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Fairbanks. Reviews last updated January 23, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks round-trip?

    Currently priced at $954, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Fairbanks and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $998 and $1,189, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $731). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$545Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$575Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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