Minneapolis to Fairbanks (MSP–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL1055+6
DL Delta
739
6:10 PM
CDT T1
8:43 PM
AKDT
5h 33m
49%
M T W T F S S
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AM3989cs
AM Aeromexi
739
6:10 PM
CDT T1
8:43 PM
AKDT
5h 33m
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M T W T F S S
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DL1055+6
DL Delta
739
9:53 PM
AKDT TM
6:05 AM+1
CDT
5h 12m
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M T W T F S S
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AM3024
AM Aeromexi
739
9:53 PM
AKDT
6:05 AM+1
CDT
5h 12m
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M T W T F S S
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AM3019cs
AM Aeromexi
739
9:53 PM
AKDT TM
6:05 AM+1
CDT
5h 12m
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AM3023
AM Aeromexi
739
9:53 PM
AKDT
6:05 AM+1
CDT
5h 12m
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AM3026
AM Aeromexi
739
9:53 PM
AKDT
6:05 AM+1
CDT
5h 12m
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
ANC Anchorage 7h 33m AFAMAS → 7SASEM Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks flights
SEA Seattle 8h 31m AFAMAS → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to Fairbanks flights
PDX Portland 8h 43m AFAMAS → ASSY Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks flights
ORD Chicago 8h 44m AAACAF → UA Chicago (ORD) to Fairbanks flights
DEN Denver 8h 50m ACAFCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Fairbanks flights
YUL Montréal ~10h 12m ACAFAV → Montréal (YUL) to Fairbanks flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Fairbanks
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,460 mi 5h 33m nonstop -3h behind

MSP–FAI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 2,460 miles in approximately 5h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MSP Routes FAI Routes MSP Live Flights FAI Live Flights MSP Delays FAI Delays
All flights from Fairbanks (FAI) Fairbanks to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–FAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 7 739 5h33 78% SkyTeam AM
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to FAI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
ANC ~7h 33m SEA ~8h 31m PDX ~8h 43m ORD ~8h 44m DEN ~8h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
388
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → FAI
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
55%
Return
FAI → MSP
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → FAI delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · FAI: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 3:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
2,460 mi / 3,959 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 33m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance2,460 mi / 3,959 km
Flight time5h 33m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: FAI
Full nameFairbanks International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Fairbanks International Airport take about 5h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 2,460 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSP to FAI: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ted Stevens Anchorage, Seattle–Tacoma and Portland.
Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from FAI to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSP to FAI

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to FAI is about 5 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,460 miles (3,959 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ted Stevens Anchorage, Seattle–Tacoma and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.