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How to get fromIowa to Fairbanksby plane, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane DSM - FAI
    10h 43m
    $263–1,027

  2. Drive  3,282.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fairbankscar car 3,282.5 mi
    2d 12h
    $599–866

  3. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane OMA - FAI
    13h 46m
    $307–1,207

  4. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SUX - FAI
    19h 14m
    $315–1,229

  5. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MLI - FAI
    15h 55m
    $266–1,106

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane CID - FAI
    15h 58m

Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,655.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI) twice daily.

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