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

The cheapest way to get from Ketchikan to Fairbanks is to fly which costs $340 - $1,400 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ketchikan to Fairbanks is to fly which takes 11h 6m and costs $340 - $1,400.

How far is it from Ketchikan to Fairbanks?

The distance between Ketchikan and Fairbanks is 874 miles.

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

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Ketchikan to Fairbanks, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fairbanks?

There are 162+ hotels available in Fairbanks.

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

How to get fromKetchikan to Fairbanks

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 3 ways to get from Ketchikan to Fairbanks by plane, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Ketchikan to Fairbanks
best
1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane KTN - FAI
11h 6m
$342–1,312
Car ferry to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport, fly to Fairbanks
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Ketchikan to Petersburg, AKcarferry
2. Fly from Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane PSG - FAI
25h 17m
$306–1,426
Fly Ketchikan to Anchorage International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane KTN - ANC
2. Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain
20h 21m
$550–2,060

Ketchikan (KTN) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 43mAverage Duration

$329Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ketchikan to Fairbanks.

Launch map view

Distance: 869.3 mi
Duration: 11h 6m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Ketchikan (KTN) to Fairbanks (FAI) 3 times a day.

Airlines

Train operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.