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How to get fromNew Orleans to Skagwayby plane, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Skagway by plane, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Juneau International Airport, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane plane MSY - JNU
    2. Take the car ferry from Juneau, AK to Skagwaycarferry car ferry
    18h 12m
    $389–1,393

  2. Fly to Skagway Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Skagway Airport (SGY)plane plane MSY - SGY
    13h 18m
    $342–1,202

  3. Drive 3,629.8 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Skagwaycar car 3,629.8 mi
    2d 18h
    $663–957

  4. Fly to Haines Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Haines Airport (HNS)plane plane MSY - HNS
    2. Take the car ferry from Haines to Skagwaycarferry car ferry
    14h 31m
    $347–1,220

  5. Fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane MSY - YXY
    2. Take the bus from Whitehorse, YT to Skagway, AKbus bus
    21h 57m
    $476–1,376

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Juneau International Airport (JNU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,964.4 mi
  • Duration: 18h 12m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Skagway, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Alaska Seaplane, and Air Excursion fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Skagway Airport (SGY) 3 times a week.

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