What is the cheapest way to get from Fairbanks to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Fairbanks to Des Moines is to fly which costs $230 - $900 and takes 13h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairbanks to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Fairbanks to Des Moines is to fly which takes 13h 25m and costs $230 - $900.

How far is it from Fairbanks to Des Moines?

The distance between Fairbanks and Des Moines is 2668 miles. The road distance is 3302.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Fairbanks to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Fairbanks to Des Moines, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 3h ahead of Fairbanks. It is currently 4:11 PM in Fairbanks and 7:11 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Fairbanks to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairbanks to Des Moines is 3303 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Fairbanks to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 251+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Fairbanks to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairbanks to Des Moines by plane, car, or bus

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Fly to Des Moines
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1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FAI - DSM
13h 25m
$231–877
Drive 3,283.6 mi
1. Drive from Fairbanks to Des Moinescar 3,283.6 mi
2d 12h
$600–866
Fly to Omaha, bus
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Omaha (OMA)plane FAI - OMA
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
17h 17m
$286–1,141
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane FAI - ALO
2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
21h 17m
$310–1,006
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAI - MSP
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
17h 30m
$280–1,067
Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane FAI - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
17h 45m
$289–979

Fairbanks (FAI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

33Weekly Planes

13h 21mAverage Duration

$214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,652.2 mi
Duration: 13h 25m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.

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