Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your DTW to FAI flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DTW and FAI include:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
$365 is the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $734. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DTW to FAI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport.
Landing cheap flights from DTW to FAI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near DTW:
Arriving at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FAI instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Fairbanks International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Enterprise, Budget or Alamo and chase adventure across Fairbanks and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Fairbanks International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to central Fairbanks
FAI is located at University Ave..
Fairbanks International Airport to central Fairbanks has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Fairbanks based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Fairbanks, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -33ºC (-27ºF) and -8ºC (18ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to FAI sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Fairbanks has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 418 kilometres south of Fairbanks, a visit to Anchorage will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Anchorage Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Centre and Earthquake Park.
Around 402 kilometres south of Fairbanks, Eagle River is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Eagle River Greenbelt Trailhead, Chief Alex Park and King's Eagle River.
