The average price of a 7-day trip to South Central Alaska is $1,807 for a solo traveler, $3,245 for a couple, and $6,084 for a family of 4. South Central Alaska hotels range from $66 to $300 per night with an average of $116, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are between $794 and $1,286 per person for economy flights and $2,492 to $4,035 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $118 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 South Central Alaska, AK, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ANC and stay in a South Central 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 South Central Alaska is usually mid to late September.
Average South Central Alaska Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit South Central Alaska for a week is $1,292-$2,847($185-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,157 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $118 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit South Central Alaska for a week is $2,730-$5,088($390-$727 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,314 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $118 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit South Central Alaska for a week is $4,172-$9,264($596-$1,323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,628 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $177 to $202 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to South Central Alaska
How cheap can you make a vacation to South Central Alaska? The cheapest trip to South Central Alaska is about $110 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% 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 $58.
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 South Central Alaska for a week is $767-$1,903($110-$272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,157 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit South Central Alaska for a week is $1,414-$3,410($202-$487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,314 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit South Central Alaska for a week is $2,768-$6,820($395-$974 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,628 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to South Central Alaska cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury South Central 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 South Central Alaska.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit South Central Alaska for a week is $2,902-$10,538($415-$1,505 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $248 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,402 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $300 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit South Central Alaska for a week is $4,910-$15,676($701-$2,239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $496 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,728 to $6,804 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $300 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit South Central Alaska for a week is $9,820-$29,192($1,403-$4,170 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $992 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,456 to $13,608 for first class
Lodging: $298 to $600 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
South Central Alaska Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in South Central Alaska is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in South Central 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.
South Central 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 South Central 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 South Central Alaska.
Flight Costs to South Central Alaska
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,286 average in early to mid December to a low of $794 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $849. These prices are based on millions of flights. For South Central Alaska our data includes 567 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to South Central Alaska from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $6,276 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fairbanks International (FAI) in Fairbanks, AK (the United States) at an average of just $149.
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 South Central Alaska, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $493, so you can easily save about 62% 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 South Central Alaska can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $748 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.