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

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There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota 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
    $296–1,206

  2. Fly from Duluth International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane DLH - FAI
    11h 34m
    $265–1,106

  3. Drive 3,039.4 mi

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

  4. Fly from Rochester

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane RST - FAI
    13h 52m
    $485–1,941

  5. Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Hibbingbus bus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane HIB - FAI
    13h 7m
    $312–1,169

  6. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BRD - FAI
    17h 27m
    $322–1,181

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,480.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Minnesota, 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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