The average price of a 7-day trip to Ketchikan is $1,372 for a solo traveler, $2,464 for a couple, and $4,620 for a family of 4. Ketchikan hotels range from $19 to $147 per night with an average of $27, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) are between $1,008 and $1,513 per person for economy flights and $3,163 to $4,748 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $58 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 Ketchikan, AK, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AEP and stay in a Ketchikan hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th (except the week of February 26th)
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ketchikan is usually mid to late August.
Average Ketchikan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ketchikan for a week is $893-$2,037($128-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $526 to $1,301 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $55 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $36 to $44 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ketchikan for a week is $2,558-$4,168($365-$595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,052 to $2,602 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $55 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $36 to $44 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ketchikan for a week is $3,104-$7,488($443-$1,070 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,104 to $5,204 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $110 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $50 to $62 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ketchikan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ketchikan? The cheapest trip to Ketchikan is about $101 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 18% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $16.
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 Ketchikan for a week is $706-$1,709($101-$244 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $526 to $1,301 for economy
Lodging: $16 to $19 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ketchikan for a week is $1,316-$3,178($188-$454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,052 to $2,602 for economy
Lodging: $16 to $19 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ketchikan for a week is $2,608-$6,260($373-$894 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,104 to $5,204 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $38 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Ketchikan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ketchikan Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ketchikan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ketchikan for a week is $1,906-$7,318($272-$1,045 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $128 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,115 to $2,966 for first class
Lodging: $70 to $147 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ketchikan for a week is $3,392-$11,180($485-$1,597 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $256 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,230 to $5,932 for first class
Lodging: $70 to $147 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ketchikan for a week is $6,784-$20,980($969-$2,997 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $512 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,460 to $11,864 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $294 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $922 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ketchikan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ketchikan is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ketchikan 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.
Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan.
Flight Costs to Ketchikan
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,513 average in late December to a low of $1,008 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,167. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ketchikan our data includes 138 originating airports, and 55 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ketchikan from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $8,696 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ambrosio L. V. Taravella (COR) in Cordoba (Argentina) at an average of just $43.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ketchikan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $504, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Ketchikan can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $367 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.