There are 4 ways to get from Fort Simpson to Alaska by car or plane
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Drive 1,559 mi
best- Drive from Fort Simpson to Anchorage1,559 mi
36h 53m$357–516Fly to Juneau International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)YFS - JNU
20h 27m$181–686Fly to Anchorage International Airport
- Fly from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)YFS - ANC
29h 50m$411–1,636Fly to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
- Fly from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)YFS - SIT
27h 55m$181–686
Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Simpson to Alaska is to fly which costs $180 - $700 and takes 27h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Simpson to Alaska is to fly which takes 20h 27m and costs $180 - $700.
The distance between Fort Simpson and Alaska is 1568 miles. The road distance is 1568.1 miles.
It takes approximately 36h 53m to drive 1568.1 miles from Fort Simpson to Anchorage.
Alaska is 2h behind Fort Simpson. It is currently 4:38 AM in Fort Simpson and 2:38 AM in Alaska.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Simpson to Alaska is 1568 miles. It takes approximately 36h 53m to drive from Fort Simpson to Alaska.
What companies run services between Fort Simpson, NT, Canada and Alaska, USA?
Canadian North, WestJet, and Air Canada fly from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) once daily.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Juneau International Airport via Yellowknife, Edmonton, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Juneau International Airport via Yellowknife, Vancouver, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–1,100
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport via Yellowknife, Vancouver, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Yellowknife, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 58m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,400
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Juneau International Airport via Yellowknife, Calgary, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Yellowknife, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 58m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,400
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Juneau International Airport via Yellowknife, Calgary, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Yellowknife, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 41m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,600
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Hay River, Yellowknife, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,600
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