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$250+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks (MSY - 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — FAI
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$499
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$250
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$707
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 9/25:48 pmMSY - FAI
1 stop9h 50mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/82:18 amFAI - MSY
1 stop11h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$499
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 8/2611:25 amMSY - FAI
2 stops15h 38mDelta
Mon 9/112:27 amFAI - MSY
1 stop10h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/24$504
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 9/95:15 amMSY - FAI
3 stops17h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/152:18 amFAI - MSY
2 stops11h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 8/157:00 amMSY - FAI
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/298:59 pmFAI - MSY
1 stop9h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,750

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

5:48 pm-12:38 am

1 stop9h 50m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/8

2:18 am-4:48 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$499

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/26

11:25 am-12:03 am

2 stops15h 38m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/1

12:27 am-1:45 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$504

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/9

5:15 am-7:48 pm

3 stops17h 33m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/15

2:18 am-5:05 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$1,453

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/15

7:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Fairbanks

Fri 8/29

8:59 pm-9:44 am

1 stop9h 45m

$1,750

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/26

5:48 pm-12:38 am

1 stop9h 50m

$250

New OrleansFairbanks

MSY - FAI

MSYFAI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/1

12:44 pm-12:06 am

2 stops14h 22m

$255

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Deals found on 3/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Fairbanks in March.
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 New Orleans-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-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 New Orleans-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 New Orleans to Fairbanks

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fairbanks from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Fairbanks

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from New Orleans to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $726). 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 MSY to FAI?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 March 25, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 March 25, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
9,785 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
7,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
8,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Fairbanks round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Fairbanks is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $499 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $504 and $1,750 round-trip. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Fairbanks?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from New Orleans to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $726). 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 New Orleans to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$489Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$546Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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