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The cheapest times to fly from FAI to MKE are

  • January 1st to April 29th (except the week of March 5th)
  • October 15th to December 9th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from FAI to MKE is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $1462 for Sunday flights during early to mid August, or as low as $402 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to Milwaukee

Flying from Fairbanks, AK (FAI) to Milwaukee, WI (MKE) will usually cost between $422 to $985 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $430. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid August, with an average price of $1462. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1032 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $520 can be considered a good price for a round-trip FAI to MKE flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the FAI to MKE route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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FAI to MKE Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the FAI to MKE flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Fairbanks. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.12, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $83 (13%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $554. Return trip prices are from the MKE to FAI flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from FAI to MKE can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 53 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from FAI to MKE while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, IL

  • 67 miles (108 km) away from MKE
  • Usually 4.90% less expensive than MKE
  • Nonstop flights available

See FAI to ORD flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from FAI to MKE? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Ravn Alaska, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from General Mitchell International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2723 miles or 4382 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from FAI to MKE?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop FAI to MKE flight is about 5 hour 53 minutes.

How many flights go between Fairbanks, AK and Milwaukee, WI?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 22 available flights from FAI to MKE.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code FAI
Origination airport name Fairbanks International Airport
City Fairbanks, AK
Country the United States
Latitude 64.8
Longitude -147.9

Return Airport

Destination code MKE
Destination airport name General Mitchell International Airport
City Milwaukee, WI
Country the United States
Latitude 42.9
Longitude -87.9

 

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