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

The cheapest way to get from Fairbanks to Ketchikan is to fly which costs $95 - $460 and takes 10h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairbanks to Ketchikan is to fly which takes 10h 36m and costs $95 - $460.

How far is it from Fairbanks to Ketchikan?

The distance between Fairbanks and Ketchikan is 872 miles.

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

It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Fairbanks to Ketchikan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ketchikan?

There are 17+ hotels available in Ketchikan.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Fairbanks to Ketchikan by plane or car ferry

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Fly to Ketchikan
best
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Ketchikan (KTN)plane FAI - KTN
10h 36m
$96–452
Fly to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)plane FAI - PSG
2. Take the car ferry from Petersburg, AK to Ketchikancarferry
20h 18m
$115–546
Fly to Metlakatla, car ferry
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Metlakatla (MTM)plane FAI - MTM
2. Take the car ferry from Metlakatla to Ketchikancarferry
13h 20m
$104–477

Fairbanks (FAI) to Ketchikan (KTN) flights

24Weekly Planes

7h 45mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fairbanks to Ketchikan.

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Distance: 867.4 mi
Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Ketchikan, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Air Excursion fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Ketchikan (KTN) 3 times a day.

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