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$401+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Fairbanks (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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FAI
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Fairbanks

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Round-trip from

$481
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$428
(United)

Popular in

February

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April

Average price

$1,489
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Fairbanks
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 February 23, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 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 stop8h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/273:45 pmFAI - OMA
1 stop29h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/22$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 6/231:50 pmOMA - FAI
1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/411:44 pmFAI - OMA
1 stop10h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$481
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Wed 4/304:18 pmCID - FAI
2 stops11h 17mDelta
Sun 5/41:30 amFAI - CID
2 stops11h 08mDelta
Deal found 2/22$566
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/302:55 pmCID - FAI
3 stops21h 04mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/56:00 amFAI - CID
2 stops14h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/22$711
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 9/231:31 pmDSM - FAI
2 stops13h 32mDelta
Fri 9/263:10 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops15h 06mDelta
Deal found 2/22$747
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/266:20 amDSM - FAI
2 stops16h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/2611:44 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$749
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 6/236:15 pmOMA - FAI
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Thu 7/31:30 amFAI - OMA
2 stops12h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/22$782
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/69:00 amCID - FAI
1 stop13h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/1311:44 pmFAI - CID
1 stop10h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$783
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/610:55 amMLI - FAI
2 stops11h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/1311:44 pmFAI - MLI
2 stops14h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$795
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/235:41 amDSM - FAI
2 stops16h 09mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/252:10 amFAI - DSM
2 stops16h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/22$810
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 8/611:29 amMLI - FAI
2 stops24h 31mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/122:10 amFAI - MLI
2 stops16h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$903

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 February 23, 2025.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Fairbanks

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 6/23

1:50 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Fairbanks

Fri 7/4

11:44 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$481

Cedar RapidsFairbanks

CID - FAI

CIDFAI

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/30

4:18 pm-12:35 am

2 stops11h 17m

Fairbanks

Sun 5/4

1:30 am-3:38 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$566

Cedar RapidsFairbanks

CID - FAI

CIDFAI

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/30

2:55 pm-8:59 am

3 stops21h 04m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops14h 55m

$711

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Sat 7/26

6:20 am-7:39 pm

2 stops16h 19m

Fairbanks

Sat 7/26

11:44 pm-12:52 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$749

OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 6/23

6:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Fairbanks

Thu 7/3

1:30 am-5:10 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$782

Cedar RapidsFairbanks

CID - FAI

CIDFAI

Cedar Rapids

Wed 8/6

9:00 am-7:39 pm

1 stop13h 39m

Fairbanks

Wed 8/13

11:44 pm-1:42 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$783

MolineFairbanks

MLI - FAI

MLIFAI

Moline Quad-City

Wed 8/6

10:55 am-7:39 pm

2 stops11h 44m

Fairbanks

Wed 8/13

11:44 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops14h 04m

$795

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Wed 8/6

1:31 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Fairbanks

Wed 8/13

10:05 pm-10:06 am

1 stop9h 01m

$796

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Wed 8/6

12:52 pm-4:22 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Fairbanks

Tue 8/12

1:40 am-11:44 pm

2 stops19h 04m

$810

MolineFairbanks

MLI - FAI

MLIFAI

Moline Quad-City

Wed 8/6

11:29 am-9:00 am

2 stops24h 31m

Fairbanks

Tue 8/12

2:10 am-9:19 pm

2 stops16h 09m

$903

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Fairbanks

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

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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 February 23, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Iowa to Fairbanks, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
9,707 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
8,191 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
8,746 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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 most popular routes from Iowa to Fairbanks?

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

Discover the top airline 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 February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$595Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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