Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field to Fairbanks International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,466-mile flight takes about 5h 32m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,466 mi · 3,969 km
- Flight time
- 5h 32m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 89%
Airlines flying MSP to FAI
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 7 | Boeing 737-900ER | 14,729 | 5h 32m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSP to FAI flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:10pm and the last at 6:10pm. 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 | 6:10pm | 8:49pm | 31 | 80% |
Is MSP to FAI on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 93 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (79%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 93 | 80% | 9 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 | 4,832 | |
| September 2025 | 7 | 1,007 | |
| June 2026 | 24 | 3,998 | |
| July 2026 | 30 | 4,892 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.