The average price of a 7-day trip to Alaska is $1,505 for a solo traveler, $2,390 for a couple, and $3,202 for a family of 4. Alaska hotels range from $62 to $293 per night with an average of $103, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $530 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Alaska (from all airports) are between $838 and $1,273 per person for economy flights and $2,631 to $3,997 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $101 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Alaska
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Alaska and stay in a Alaska hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the weeks of February 26th and March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Alaska is usually early October.
Average Alaska Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Alaska for a week is $1,329-$2,687($190-$384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $481 to $1,110 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $118 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Alaska for a week is $2,159-$4,511($308-$644 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $203 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $961 to $2,220 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $118 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Alaska for a week is $4,325-$8,614($618-$1,231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $405 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,923 to $4,441 for economy
Lodging: $167 to $223 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $178 to $215 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Alaska
How cheap can you make a vacation to Alaska? The cheapest trip to Alaska is about $138 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $19 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $53.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Alaska for a week is $967-$2,425($138-$346 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $481 to $1,110 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $131 to $162 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Alaska for a week is $1,622-$3,871($232-$553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $97 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $961 to $2,220 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $131 to $162 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Alaska for a week is $3,238-$7,264($463-$1,038 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $195 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,923 to $4,441 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $198 to $243 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Alaska cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Alaska Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Alaska.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Alaska for a week is $2,787-$10,260($398-$1,466 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $204 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,192 to $2,712 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $516 to $1,020 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Alaska for a week is $4,679-$14,407($668-$2,058 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $201 to $409 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,384 to $5,424 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $516 to $1,020 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Alaska for a week is $9,358-$25,783($1,337-$3,683 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $402 to $818 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,768 to $10,847 for first class
Lodging: $296 to $586 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $776 to $1,535 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Alaska Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Alaska is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Alaska due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Alaska Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Alaska hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Alaska.
Flight Costs to Alaska
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,273 average in early to mid December to a low of $838 in early October. Median flight price is $885. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Alaska our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Alaska, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $435, so you can easily save about 52% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Alaska can easily cost $363 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $730 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.