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

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There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to Fairbanks by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MSP - FAI
    9h 20m
    $296–1,106

  2. Drive 3,039.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Fairbankscar car 3,039.4 mi
    2d 8h
    $555–802

  3. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BRD - FAI
    16h 48m
    $314–1,084

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,480.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

Delta and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 4 hours.

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