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Flights from Fairbanks to New Orleans
There are no direct flights from Fairbanks to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 8h 55m door to door (28 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 55m
Fairbanks to New Orleans at a glance
Fastest journey8h 55mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Fairbanks to New Orleans
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) MSY
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sat01:15 FAI08:13 DEN1h 32m connection09:45 DEN13:10 MSYUnited Airlines
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FAI Chicago (ORD) MSY
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon20:30 FAI05:05 ORD1h 55m connection07:00 ORD09:03 MSYUnited Airlines
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FAI Seattle (SEA) MSY
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines
Sat01:45 FAI06:09 SEA3h 36m connection09:45 SEA16:07 MSYDelta Air Lines + Alaska Airlines
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FAI Minneapolis (MSP) MSY
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Fri22:30 FAI06:22 MSP6h 23m connection12:45 MSP15:08 MSYDelta Air Lines
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
- 5,508 km3,420 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 55mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hNew Orleans vs Fairbanks
- Currency in New Orleans
- USD
- Airports
- FAI → MSY
Flights from Fairbanks to New Orleans: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Fairbanks to New Orleans?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Seattle. 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 New Orleans?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,508 km.
Where do you change planes between Fairbanks and New Orleans?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Seattle (SEA) and Minneapolis (MSP). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fairbanks and New Orleans?
Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.





