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Flights from Fairbanks to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Fairbanks to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Denver, about 8h 42m door to door (67 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 42m
FAIDTWSEA

Fairbanks to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey8h 42mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Denver

Best ways to fly from Fairbanks to Detroit

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 Seattle (SEA) DTT
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Tue16:15 FAI20:41 SEA1h 19m connection22:00 SEA04:57 DTTAlaska Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 42m
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FAI Denver (DEN) DTT
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Wed01:00 FAI07:58 DEN1h 32m connection09:30 DEN14:05 DTTUnited Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 05m
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FAI Minneapolis (MSP) DTT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Fri22:30 FAI06:22 MSP2h 53m connection09:15 MSP11:40 DTTDelta Air Lines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 10m
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FAI Chicago (ORD) DTT
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Wed20:45 FAI05:20 ORD2h 55m connection08:15 ORD10:16 DTTUnited Airlines + Delta Air Lines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 31m
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FAI Anchorage (ANC) DTT
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Fri18:30 FAI19:27 ANC3h 18m connection22:45 ANC08:37 DTTAlaska Airlines + Delta Air Lines
10 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 07m
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FAI Portland (PDX) DTT
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Fri09:15 FAI13:51 PDX9h 24m connection23:15 PDX06:10 DTTSun Country Airlines + Delta Air Lines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 55m
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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
4,662 km2,895 miles
Journey time
8h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
+4hDetroit vs Fairbanks
Currency in Detroit
USD
Airports
FAI → DTW

Flights from Fairbanks to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fairbanks to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Denver and Minneapolis. 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 Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,662 km.
Where do you change planes between Fairbanks and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN), Minneapolis (MSP) and Chicago (ORD). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fairbanks and Detroit?
Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Detroit?
Detroit is 4 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

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