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

The cheapest way to get from Skagway to Ketchikan is to car ferry which costs $130 - $440 and takes 41h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skagway to Ketchikan is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $500 - $850.

How far is it from Skagway to Ketchikan?

The distance between Skagway and Ketchikan is 320 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skagway to Ketchikan without a car is to car ferry which takes 41h 30m and costs $130 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Skagway to Ketchikan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ketchikan?

There are 13+ hotels available in Ketchikan.

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

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

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Fly from Skagway Airport
best
1. Fly from Skagway Airport (SGY) to Ketchikan (KTN)plane SGY - KTN
7h 39m
$501–819
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Skagway to Juneau, AKcarferry Jnu
2. Take the car ferry from Juneau to Ketchikancarferry Jun
41h 30m
$132–437
Car ferry to Haines Airport, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Skagway to Hainescarferry
2. Fly from Haines Airport (HNS) to Ketchikan (KTN)plane HNS - KTN
8h 1m
$502–875

Skagway Airport (SGY) to Ketchikan (KTN) flights

14Weekly Planes

6h 20mAverage Duration

$493Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Skagway to Ketchikan.

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Distance: 318.1 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

Alaska Seaplane and Air Excursion fly from Skagway Airport (SGY) to Ketchikan (KTN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Skagway to Front Street/ Eagle Park via Juneau, AK, Juneau, Ketchikan, and Tongass Ave/ US Post Office/ AMHS & IFA Ferry Terminal in around 41h 30m.

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