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How to get fromFairbanks to Des Moinesby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairbanks to Des Moines by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAI - DSM
    11h 13m
    $350–1,325

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane FAI - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    15h 3m
    $249–879

  3. Drive 3,283.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Des Moinescar car 3,283.6 mi
    2d 12h
    $600–866

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAI - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 2m

Fairbanks (FAI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,652.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day.

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