Flights from Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Flight Fairbanks(FAI) to Minneapolis(MSP)
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Fairbanks International Airport Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
FAI : Fairbanks , United States MSP : Minneapolis , United States
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Fairbanks to Minneapolis Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis (MSP).

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Flight Schedules Fairbanks to Minneapolis

This route is operated by Delta Air Lines. This is the first direct flight from Fairbanks to Minneapolis.

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Flight Duration: Approximately 5 hours 12 minutes to 5 hours 18 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
DL397 22:07 06:19 5h12m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:07 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

From Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Fairbanks to Minneapolis
5 hours 12 minutes to 5 hours 18 minutes
From Minneapolis to Fairbanks
5 hours 36 minutes to 5 hours 46 minutes

Distance

From Minneapolis to Fairbanks
Approx. 2,460 miles
Approx. 3,960 Km
This is different from mileage credits in airline loyalty programs.

Fairbanks to Minneapolis Map

Fairbanks International Airport Fairbanks International Airport
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

Type of aircraft (FAI to MSP)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Fairbanks and Minneapolis. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Anchorage (ANC)
FAI 57分 ANC 5h15m MSP
54分 5h39m
Seattle (SEA)
FAI 3h32m SEA 3h17m MSP
2h56m 3h42m
Portland (PDX)
FAI 3h47m PDX 3h16m MSP
3h54m 3h31m
Denver (DEN)
FAI 5h16m DEN 1h54m MSP
5h29m 2h0m
Salt Lake City (SLC)
FAI 4h45m SLC 2h27m MSP
4h54m 2h48m
Chicago (ORD)
FAI 5h59m ORD 1h22m MSP
5h31m 1h19m

FAQ : Fairbanks to Minneapolis

How far is it from Fairbanks to Minneapolis?
The distance between Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 2,460 miles(3,960km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Fairbanks(FAI) to Minneapolis(MSP)?
Currently, this route is served by Delta Air Lines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Fairbanks to Minneapolis Flight Schedules and Minneapolis to Fairbanks Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis (MSP) route?
The Fairbanks – Minneapolis route is operated by Boeing 737-900 aircraft types.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks to Minneapolis?
The time difference between Fairbanks International Airport(Fairbanks) and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport(Minneapolis) is +3 hours. Minneapolis is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.Fairbanks is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.Minneapolis is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.