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Flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks

There are no direct flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 9h 28m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 28m
MSYFAIDEN

New Orleans to Fairbanks at a glance

Fastest journey9h 28mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from New Orleans 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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MSY Denver (DEN) FAI
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Wed16:30 MSY18:08 DEN1h 22m connection19:30 DEN22:58 FAIUnited Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 28m
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MSY Chicago (ORD) FAI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 46m
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3
MSY Seattle (SEA) FAI
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 46m
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MSY Minneapolis (MSP) FAI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 33m
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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
5,508 km3,420 miles
Journey time
9h 28mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hFairbanks vs New Orleans
Currency in Fairbanks
USD
Airports
MSY → FAI

Flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Fairbanks?
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 New Orleans to Fairbanks?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,508 km.
Where do you change planes between New Orleans and Fairbanks?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Seattle (SEA) and Minneapolis (MSP). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New Orleans and Fairbanks?
New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 3 hours behind New Orleans.

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