Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI): Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 2,461 miles (3,960 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Anchorage, Seattle and Portland and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MSP to FAI
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book MSP to FAI with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
MSP to FAI with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Anchorage (ANC)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
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- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
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MSP to FAI: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MSP to FAI?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI).
How far is Minneapolis from Fairbanks by plane?
Minneapolis (MSP) and Fairbanks (FAI) are 2,461 miles (3,960 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MSP to FAI award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MSP to FAI cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MSP to FAI with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Minneapolis and Fairbanks?
The most direct connections are through Anchorage (ANC), Seattle (SEA), Portland (PDX), Denver (DEN) and Chicago (ORD). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Anchorage.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.