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How to get fromKetchikan to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Ketchikan to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Kona International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane KTN - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    13h 34m
    $258–974

  2. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane KTN - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    14h 52m
    $468–1,388

  3. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane KTN - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 15m
    $408–1,128

Ketchikan (KTN) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,829.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between Ketchikan, AK, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ketchikan to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the bus to Tongass Ave/Across from Airport Parking Lot, walk to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan "Town Side", take the ferry to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan International Airport, walk to Ketchikan (KTN) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), then drive to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tongass Ave/Across from Airport Parking Lot, walk to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan "Town Side", take the ferry to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan International Airport, walk to Ketchikan (KTN) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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