Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,460
miles
3,959
kilometers
2,138
nautical miles

🕐 5h 11m
Flight Time
🧭 E (97°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,460 3,936
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,460 3,936
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,460 3,690
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,460 3,690
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,460 4,920
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,460 3,690
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Fairbanks to Minneapolis would take approximately 6 days compared to just 5h 11m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The FAI to MSP route connects Fairbanks, United States with Minneapolis, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,460 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a E bearing of 97° from Fairbanks. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) serves Fairbanks, United States.

🛬 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport is 2,460 miles (3,959 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FAI to MSP typically take around 5h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,460 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.