Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Fairbanks International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 35 minutes.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MSP to FAI flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Delta offers direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Fairbanks — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MSP and FAI:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Denver International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Fairbanks International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MSP:
Arriving at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FAI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Fairbanks International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Enterprise, Budget or Alamo and venture far and wide through Fairbanks and beyond.
Booking your ride from Fairbanks International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Fairbanks International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Fairbanks in March.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Fairbanks International Airport for July if you want to explore Fairbanks during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -33ºC (-27ºF) and -8ºC (18ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSP to FAI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Anchorage is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Fairbanks. Around 418 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Alaska Native Heritage Centre, Anchorage Museum and Ship Creek.
Eagle River is another place worth checking out during your travels through the United States. Head to this destination, which is roughly 402 kilometres south of Fairbanks, to see highlights like Wolf Song of Alaska.
