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

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Ketchikan is to fly which costs $85 - $400 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Ketchikan is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $85 - $400.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Ketchikan?

The distance between Nanaimo and Ketchikan is 548 miles.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Ketchikan without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Ketchikan without a car is to ferry and train and car ferry which takes 43h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Nanaimo to Ketchikan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Ketchikan?

Ketchikan is 1h behind Nanaimo. It is currently 12:55 PM in Nanaimo and 11:55 AM in Ketchikan.

Where can I stay near Ketchikan?

There are 15+ hotels available in Ketchikan.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Nanaimo
best
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ketchikan (KTN)ZNA - KTN
8h 8m
$86–399
Ferry, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
3. Take the car ferry from Bellingham, WA to KetchikanBel
43h 11m
Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canada to Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn
2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Ketchikan (KTN)YYJ - KTN
12h 36m
$116–426

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ketchikan (KTN) flights

18Weekly Planes

7h 12mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 544.6 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Ketchikan, AK, USA?

Harbour Air Seaplanes, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Ketchikan (KTN) 3 times a day.

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