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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

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MSP - FAI
    11h 44m
    $306–1,206

  2. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane RST - FAI
    14h 27m
    $255–1,041

  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 46m
    $265–1,106

  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 10m
    $313–1,169

  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 44m
    $311–1,080

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,480.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 44m

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

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

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