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$373+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Fairbanks (FAI)

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DSM — FAI
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) 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 21, 2025.

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(Alaska Airlines)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 9/147:00 amOMA - FAI
1 stop10h 56mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/273:45 pmFAI - OMA
1 stop29h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 9/146:20 amOMA - FAI
2 stops10h 53mDelta
Fri 9/261:30 amFAI - OMA
2 stops12h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/21$644
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 7/75:11 pmOMA - FAI
1 stop29h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1811:44 pmFAI - OMA
1 stop10h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$710
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 9/224:20 pmCID - FAI
2 stops10h 43mDelta
Sat 9/273:10 pmFAI - CID
2 stops17h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/20$732
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 9/226:38 pmCID - FAI
2 stops31h 17mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/262:10 amFAI - CID
2 stops18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$756
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 9/231:31 pmDSM - FAI
2 stops13h 32mDelta
Fri 9/263:10 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops19h 54mDelta
Deal found 1/20$774
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 stops19h 10mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/252:10 amFAI - DSM
2 stops13h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$786
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 7/181:45 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/111:44 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop9h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$802
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 7/54:16 pmOMA - FAI
2 stops11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/205:10 pmFAI - OMA
2 stops12h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$812
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/41:33 pmCID - FAI
2 stops15h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/87:00 amFAI - CID
2 stops13h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$914
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/56:31 amMLI - FAI
2 stops15h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/97:00 amFAI - MLI
2 stops11h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$954
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/56:00 amMLI - FAI
2 stops19h 58mAlaska Airlines
Sun 2/99:55 pmFAI - MLI
3 stops21h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,029

Find flights from Iowa to Fairbanks within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 January 21, 2025.

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OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 4/11

3:12 pm-2:15 am

1 stop14h 03m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/14

7:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop28h 16m

$381

OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 7/7

5:11 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop29h 28m

Fairbanks

Fri 7/18

11:44 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$710

OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 7/5

4:16 pm-12:50 am

2 stops11h 34m

Fairbanks

Sun 7/20

5:10 pm-8:53 am

2 stops12h 43m

$812

Cedar RapidsFairbanks

CID - FAI

CIDFAI

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/4

1:33 pm-2:16 am

2 stops15h 43m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/8

7:00 am-11:04 pm

2 stops13h 04m

$914

MolineFairbanks

MLI - FAI

MLIFAI

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/5

6:31 am-6:59 pm

2 stops15h 28m

Fairbanks

Sun 2/9

7:00 am-9:58 pm

2 stops11h 58m

$954

Cedar RapidsFairbanks

CID - FAI

CIDFAI

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/4

4:19 pm-12:31 am

2 stops11h 12m

Fairbanks

Fri 2/7

1:36 am-10:47 pm

2 stops18h 11m

$959

OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/5

11:17 am-12:31 am

2 stops16h 14m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/8

1:36 am-9:15 pm

2 stops16h 39m

$970

MolineFairbanks

MLI - FAI

MLIFAI

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/5

6:00 am-10:58 pm

2 stops19h 58m

Fairbanks

Sun 2/9

9:55 pm-9:58 pm

3 stops21h 03m

$1,029

Cedar RapidsFairbanks

CID - FAI

CIDFAI

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/4

11:48 am-10:58 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/8

7:59 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops23h 46m

$1,055

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

6:00 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops27h 59m

Fairbanks

Sun 2/9

10:10 am-10:08 pm

2 stops32h 58m

$1,092

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Fairbanks

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Fairbanks

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Iowa 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to FAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Fairbanks. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Fairbanks, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Iowa to Fairbanks, see what other customers have to say about Delta, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
9,706 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
8,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
9,706 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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 Iowa to Fairbanks. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Fairbanks from Iowa?

    Most people fly into Fairbanks (FAI) if they book a flight to Fairbanks from Iowa. Fairbanks is conveniently located just 4.5 mi from Fairbanks’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Fairbanks one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $432. Users have also found prices from $517 and $551 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Fairbanks?

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Fairbanks are Omaha Eppley Airfield - Fairbanks, Des Moines - Fairbanks and Cedar Rapids - Fairbanks.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Fairbanks?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Fairbanks?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Iowa 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 3 airlines flying from Iowa to Fairbanks

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$545Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$575Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$595Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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