Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis (MSP) flights
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Fairbanks International Airport to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,466-mile flight takes about 5h 6m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,466 mi · 3,969 km
- Flight time
- 5h 6m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 88%
Airlines flying FAI to MSP
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 7 | Boeing 737-900ER | 14,787 | 5h 6m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
FAI to MSP flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:00pm and the last at 10:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1055Delta Air Lines | 10:00pm | 6:11am | 31 | 71% |
Is FAI to MSP on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 93 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10pm were the most punctual (83%), those around 9pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (73%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 93 | 71% | 29 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 4,824 | |
| September 2025 | 7 | 1,038 | |
| June 2026 | 24 | 4,009 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,916 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.