What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Ketchikan?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Ketchikan is to bus and fly which costs $290 - $1,100 and takes 16h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Ketchikan?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Ketchikan is to fly which takes 11h 24m and costs $270 - $1,200.

How far is it from Detroit to Ketchikan?

The distance between Detroit and Ketchikan is 2600 miles.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Ketchikan?

It takes approximately 16h 1m to get from Detroit to Ketchikan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Ketchikan?

Ketchikan is 4h behind Detroit. It is currently 1:21 AM in Detroit and 9:21 PM in Ketchikan.

Where can I stay near Ketchikan?

There are 24+ hotels available in Ketchikan.

Detroit to Ketchikan - 3 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Detroit to Ketchikan by bus, plane, or car ferry

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Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Ketchikan
best
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ketchikan (KTN)plane CLE - KTN
16h 1m
$290–1,054
Fly Detroit to Ketchikan
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1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ketchikan (KTN)plane DTW - KTN
11h 24m
$270–1,110
Fly Detroit to Metlakatla, car ferry
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Metlakatla (MTM)plane DTW - MTM
2. Take the carferry from Metlakatla to Ketchikancarferry
22h 23m
$278–1,134

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ketchikan (KTN) flights

35Weekly Planes

12h 17mAverage Duration

$250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,585.1 mi
Duration: 16h 1m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Ketchikan, AK, USA?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ketchikan (KTN) 5 times a day.

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How to get fromDetroit to Ketchikanby bus, plane, or car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Detroit to Ketchikan by bus, plane, or car ferry

Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Ketchikan

Fly Detroit to Ketchikan

Fly Detroit to Metlakatla, car ferry