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How to get fromMichigan to Fairbanksby plane, car, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Fairbanks by plane, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly from Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane DTW - FAI
    13h 56m
    $436–1,506

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    18h 26m
    $283–1,065

  3. Drive  3,727.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Fairbankscar car 3,727.8 mi
    2d 19h
    $681–983

  4. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MKG - FAI
    15h 19m
    $356–1,201

  5. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LAN - FAI
    17h 49m
    $293–1,126

  6. Fly from Bishop International Airport

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane FNT - FAI
    15h 39m
    $319–1,145

Detroit (DTW) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Michigan to Fairbanks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,926.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 56m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fairbanks (FAI) 5 times a day.

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