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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks (DSM - FAI) from $614

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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — FAI
May 3 — May 101
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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 28, 2024.

Round-trip from

$485
From Des Moines to Fairbanks
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

Departing on a Saturday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 60% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Fairbanks (DSM - FAI)?

When flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Fairbanks. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Alaska Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Des Moines to Fairbanks. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Fri 8/164:10 pmDSM - FAI
2 stops12h 06mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/202:51 amFAI - DSM
2 stops17h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$614
Wed 5/296:04 amDSM - FAI
2 stops31h 07mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/112:35 amFAI - DSM
2 stops20h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$661
Mon 8/196:13 pmDSM - FAI
2 stops21h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/252:51 amFAI - DSM
2 stops39h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$699
Sun 8/186:18 amDSM - FAI
2 stops21h 58mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/202:51 amFAI - DSM
2 stops17h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,733

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Fairbanks. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Mon 8/195:11 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/2211:50 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$616
Fri 8/165:08 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/2511:50 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops11h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$621
Fri 8/1611:21 amDSM - FAI
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/2311:50 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops11h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$626
Fri 8/168:00 amDSM - FAI
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/269:10 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$674
Sun 8/185:08 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/2411:50 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop20h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$678
Sat 8/175:08 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2711:50 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops18h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$679
Wed 5/295:14 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/28:55 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop10h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$708
Wed 5/295:14 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/211:44 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$771
Wed 8/2111:30 amDSM - FAI
1 stop11h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/2111:50 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$918

Cheap Des Moines to Fairbanks flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Fairbanks specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Fairbanks in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 5/296:04 amDSM - FAI
2 stops31h 07mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/112:35 amFAI - DSM
2 stops20h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$661
Wed 5/295:14 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/28:55 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop10h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$708
Wed 5/295:14 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/211:44 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$771
Thu 5/211:37 amDSM - FAI
1 stop10h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/68:45 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop10h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$778
Thu 5/28:00 amDSM - FAI
2 stops15h 41mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/63:43 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops27h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/26$967
Thu 5/211:37 amDSM - FAI
1 stop10h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/68:45 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops16h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,071
Thu 5/212:06 pmDSM - FAI
2 stops15h 15mDelta
Sun 5/51:30 amFAI - DSM
2 stops11h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/26$1,246
Wed 5/2911:40 amDSM - FAI
2 stops14h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/27:00 amFAI - DSM
3 stops13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$2,288

Des Moines to Fairbanks 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Fairbanks in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Fairbanks in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 8/164:10 pmDSM - FAI
2 stops12h 06mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/202:51 amFAI - DSM
2 stops17h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$614
Mon 8/195:11 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/2211:50 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$616
Fri 8/165:08 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/2511:50 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops11h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$621
Fri 8/1611:21 amDSM - FAI
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/2311:50 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops11h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$626
Wed 8/2111:04 amDSM - FAI
2 stops16h 14mDelta
Tue 8/273:35 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops14h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/27$655
Wed 5/296:04 amDSM - FAI
2 stops31h 07mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/112:35 amFAI - DSM
2 stops20h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$661
Fri 8/168:00 amDSM - FAI
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/269:10 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$674
Sun 8/185:08 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/2411:50 pmFAI - DSM
1 stop20h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$678
Sat 8/175:08 pmDSM - FAI
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2711:50 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops18h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$679

Find flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks within your budget

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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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$614 - $857

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Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Fri 8/16

2 stops12h 06m

Fairbanks

Tue 8/20

2 stops17h 51m

$614

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Mon 8/19

1 stop8h 37m

Fairbanks

Thu 8/22

1 stop10h 01m

$616

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Fri 8/16

1 stop8h 34m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/25

2 stops11h 27m

$621

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Fri 8/16

2 stops14h 21m

Fairbanks

Fri 8/23

2 stops11h 27m

$626

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Wed 8/21

2 stops16h 14m

Fairbanks

Tue 8/27

2 stops14h 54m

$655

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Wed 5/29

2 stops31h 07m

Fairbanks

Sat 6/1

2 stops20h 20m

$661

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Mon 8/19

2 stops21h 00m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/25

2 stops39h 43m

$699

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Sun 8/18

2 stops14h 58m

Fairbanks

Thu 8/22

2 stops16h 14m

$753

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 8/20

2 stops12h 34m

Fairbanks

Sat 8/24

2 stops15h 05m

$857

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Deals found on 4/27

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Fairbanks flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Fairbanks by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $678. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks (average of $485). Flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks in June is currently the most expensive (average of $859). 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.

January

$504

February

$520

March

$668

April

$559

May

$614

June

$859

July

$818

August

$642

September

$577

October

$485

November

$538

December

$576

Temperature and rainfall in Fairbanks by month

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

FAI

Temperature

-7.6 - 62.6 °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 28, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Fairbanks have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,221 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $614, but on average you can expect to pay $751.

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

    Currently priced at $614, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Fairbanks and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $616 and $655, respectively.

  • What does DSM to FAI mean?

    Des Moines Airport is DSM and Fairbanks Airport is FAI. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks that include extra baggage allowance?

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    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.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Fairbanks flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Fairbanks flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Fairbanks flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/27.

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