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Flights from Fairbanks to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Fairbanks to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 8h 00m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 00m
FAIDSMORD

Fairbanks to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey8h 00mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Fairbanks to Des Moines

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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FAI Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Fri01:15 FAI08:13 DEN1h 32m connection09:45 DEN12:15 DSMUnited Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 00m
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FAI Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat20:30 FAI05:05 ORD2h 40m connection07:45 ORD08:42 DSMUnited Airlines + SkyWest
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 12m
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FAI Portland (PDX) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
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 00mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hDes Moines vs Fairbanks
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
FAI → DSM

Flights from Fairbanks to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fairbanks to Des Moines?
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 Fairbanks to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,233 km.
Where do you change planes between Fairbanks and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) and Portland (PDX). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fairbanks and Des Moines?
Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

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