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How to get fromSaint Paul to Fairbanksby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Saint Paul 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 28m
    $306–1,206

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane RST - FAI
    16h 16m
    $294–1,084

  3. Drive 3,051.1 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Fairbankscar car 3,051.1 mi
    2d 8h
    $557–805

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,481 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, 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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