Ketchikan to Omaha Flights

Ketchikan International Airport

It's simple to find cheap flights from Ketchikan, Alaska with Orbitz.com. Orbitz.com can help you find flights aboard Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, or American Airlines, which are the three major airlines serving the airport in Ketchikan. Ketchikan International Airport is located on Gravina Island, just off shore from Ketchikan.

Parking at the Airport

Parking at the airport is $4.50 for each 24-hour period. All vehicles parked at the airport for more than two hours are charged for a full day of parking. Monthly passes are also available if you use the airport parking facilities on a regular basis.

Getting to the Airport

The easiest way to travel to the airport is via the airport ferry that provides transportation from nearby Ketchikan to Ketchikan International Airport. The fare is $5 for each adult and $6 for a personal automobile. Water taxis are available for passengers without vehicles. You cannot drive from the airport to the mainland. Construction of a proposed three-mile bridge that would have connected Gravina Island to Ketchikan was cancelled, leaving travelers with no road access to the airport.

Dining at the Airport

The Airport Lounge and Snack Bar offers light snacks and drinks for passengers waiting for their flights to begin boarding. Check flight departure times and book cheap flights from Ketchikan on Orbitz.com, and be sure to arrive at the airport about an hour in advance to secure your seat on the plane.

Airports in Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska, is served by Eppley Airfield, located at 4501 Abbot Drive. It is about nine miles away from downtown Omaha. Orbitz.com searches hundreds of travel options at once, so it is a great choice if you are looking for discount domestic flights to Omaha.

Transportation from the Airport

Orbitz.com can help you book a car rental in addition to helping you find flights to Omaha. Many companies offer car rentals in and around the airport. There is also metered taxi service. A ride from the airport to downtown Omaha will cost approximately $25. Omaha also has a public bus system with a fare of $1.25. Many hotels offer shuttle service from the airport.

Weather in Omaha

Omaha has hot summers and cold winters. The average temperatures in July are in the 70s, and the average temperatures in January are in the 20s. Summer is marked by high humidity and thunderstorms are common during this season. There is an average yearly snowfall of around 27 inches. Bring clothes that are appropriate to the season, and don't forget an umbrella if you are visiting in the summer.

Omaha's Major Attractions

Omaha has many historical and cultural attractions, including the Omaha Community Playhouse and the Joslyn Art Museum. The Henry Doorly Zoo is one of the premiere zoos in the world, with more than 25 million visitors over the past 40 years. Omaha also has a thriving rhythm and blues scene. If you are planning a trip, let Orbitz.com help you find the cheapest flights to Omaha, Nebraska.