The average price of a 7-day trip to Southeast Alaska is $2,257 for a solo traveler, $4,054 for a couple, and $7,599 for a family of 4. Southeast Alaska hotels range from $88 to $402 per night with an average of $155, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) are between $753 and $1,150 per person for economy flights and $2,363 to $3,609 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $72 to $145 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 Southeast Alaska, AK, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SIT and stay in a Southeast Alaska hotel:
- May 7th to October 28th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southeast Alaska is usually mid to late August.
Average Southeast Alaska Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southeast Alaska for a week is $1,652-$3,380($236-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $145 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $476 to $955 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $148 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $193 to $235 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southeast Alaska for a week is $3,186-$5,740($455-$820 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $290 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $952 to $1,910 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $148 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $193 to $235 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Alaska for a week is $5,264-$10,136($752-$1,448 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $580 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,904 to $3,820 for economy
Lodging: $224 to $296 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $376 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southeast Alaska
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southeast Alaska? The cheapest trip to Southeast Alaska is about $162 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $240 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 $71.
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 Southeast Alaska for a week is $1,133-$2,984($162-$426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $476 to $955 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $88 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southeast Alaska for a week is $1,840-$4,408($263-$630 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $952 to $1,910 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $88 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Alaska for a week is $3,680-$8,036($526-$1,148 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,904 to $3,820 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $176 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $390 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Southeast Alaska cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southeast 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 Southeast Alaska.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southeast Alaska for a week is $3,392-$12,424($485-$1,775 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $305 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,190 to $2,225 for first class
Lodging: $199 to $402 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southeast Alaska for a week is $5,590-$16,784($799-$2,398 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $610 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,380 to $4,450 for first class
Lodging: $199 to $402 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southeast Alaska for a week is $11,180-$28,732($1,597-$4,105 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $576 to $1,220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,760 to $8,900 for first class
Lodging: $398 to $804 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southeast Alaska Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southeast Alaska is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southeast 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.
Southeast 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 Southeast 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Southeast Alaska.
Flight Costs to Southeast Alaska
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,150 average in early to mid December to a low of $753 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $747. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southeast Alaska our data includes 100 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southeast Alaska from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,010 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juneau International (JNU) in Juneau, AK (the United States) at an average of just $198.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Southeast Alaska, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $398, so you can easily save about 53% 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 Southeast Alaska can easily cost $500 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $1001 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.