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How to get fromFairbanks to New Orleansby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairbanks to New Orleans by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane FAI - MSY
    13h 29m
    $344–1,207

  2. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane FAI - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 39m
    $286–957

  3. Drive 4,172.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fairbanks to New Orleanscar car 4,172.2 mi
    3d 4h
    $762–1,100

  4. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane FAI - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    17h 30m
    $361–1,170

Fairbanks (FAI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration11h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,440.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 29m

What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 5 times a day.

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