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$320+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks (DSM - FAI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FAI
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$689
(Delta)

One-way from

$320
(Delta)
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 9/232:37 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Fri 9/2610:05 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/17$689
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 7/268:00 amDSM - FAI
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/2611:23 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop10h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$977
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/26:14 pmDSM - FAI
2 stops34h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/612:11 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops22h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,139

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 9/23

2:37 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Fairbanks

Fri 9/26

10:05 pm-10:18 am

1 stop9h 13m

$689

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Sat 7/26

8:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Fairbanks

Sat 7/26

11:23 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$977

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Fri 5/2

6:14 pm-1:50 am

2 stops34h 36m

Fairbanks

Tue 5/6

12:11 pm-1:48 pm

2 stops22h 37m

$1,139

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Mon 6/9

2:43 pm-12:04 am

2 stops12h 21m

$320

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 6/10

2:10 pm-2:20 am

2 stops15h 10m

$377

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Deals found on 4/17

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks

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 April 17, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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

    Currently priced at $689, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Fairbanks and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $977 and $1,139, respectively.

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  • 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $724). 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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