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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
    11h 24m
    $306–1,206

  2. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane RST - FAI
    14h 13m
    $285–1,141

  3. Drive 3,039.4 mi

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

  4. Fly from Duluth International Airport

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane DLH - FAI
    14h 42m
    $285–1,106

  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
    16h 34m
    $323–1,169

  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
    16h 47m
    $331–1,180

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,480.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 24m

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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