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Flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 11h 43m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 41m
DSMFAIDEN

Des Moines to Fairbanks at a glance

Fastest journey8h 41mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DSM Denver (DEN) FAI
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri14:30 DSM15:11 DEN4h 34m connection19:45 DEN23:13 FAIFrontier Airlines + United Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 43m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) FAI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 41m
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DSM Portland (PDX) FAI
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 45m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,233 km2,629 miles
Journey time
8h 41mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hFairbanks vs Des Moines
Currency in Fairbanks
USD
Airports
DSM → FAI

Flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Portland. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,233 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Fairbanks?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) and Portland (PDX). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Fairbanks?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Des Moines.

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