Cheap flight deals from Newark (NYC) to Ketchikan (KTN)

Newark Airport Information

Newark Liberty International Airport sits between Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey, and is roughly 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan. Serving more than 33 million passengers each year, this airport offers domestic and international flights from Newark. Newark Liberty serves as a hub for United Airlines, and most major airlines offer flights from this airport. When you book with Orbitz.com, you can be sure to find the best sales and low-cost airfares on your flights from Newark Airport.

Parking at Newark Airport

You can find both short-term and long-term parking lots at Newark Liberty Airport; the costs vary depending on which lot you use and how long you park. Long-term parking starts at $18 for 24 hours and goes up from there. Parking in the short-term lot starts at $3 for the first half-hour. Orbitz.com can provide information about airport parking when you book your flights from Newark.

Transportation to Newark Airport

People from all over New Jersey, New York and surrounding areas use Newark Airport. Driving to the airport is simple, but parking costs can get expensive. Other options are more economical. AirTrain Newark goes to the airport from major train stations in New Jersey and New York, and you can catch a bus from many PATH train stations and the Port Authority in Midtown Manhattan. Taxis and car services provide convenient transport, and these options work best for people traveling with children or a lot of luggage. When you make your travel arrangements with Orbitz.com, ask about transportation options to combine with your flights from Newark.

Restaurants at Newark Airport

Newark Airport features plenty of options for grabbing coffee or a quick meal before your flights from Newark, including Dunkin' Donuts, Jamba Juice and Starbucks.

Ketchikan Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights to Ketchikan, the picturesque small town on Revillagigedo Island at the foot of Deer Mountain in southeast Alaska. Visitors to Ketchikan fly to Ketchikan International Airport, located on Gravina Island, one mile west of the central business district. Alaska Airlines, Pacific Airways, Promech Air and Taquan Air fly out of this airport. Alaska Airlines offers a nonstop service to Anchorage and Seattle, Washington. The airport also has a seaplane runway and serves as a base for private charters running sightseeing tours.

Ketchikan International Airport Ground Transportation

Travelers must take a seven-minute ferry ride or a water taxi from the airport to Ketchikan's central business district. The cost is approximately $5.00. Travelers are deposited at a terminal on the opposite shore that is about 1.5 miles north of downtown. From the terminal, travelers can catch a local bus or call for a taxi. You can get most places in the downtown area by taxi for under $15. Most hotels have a free shuttle service that will pick you up from the terminal.

Weather Information for Ketchikan

Ketchikan's weather is often compared to Scotland or Northern Ireland. Generally, it rains a lot in Ketchikan when it is not snowing. Temperatures in the winter average 33 °F. Summer temperatures average 65 degrees. Despite the general reputation of Alaska as a snowbound state, Ketchikan is rarely too cold or too hot for travelers. The town sees an average of 13 inches of snow in January, the area's coldest month.

Popular Attractions in the Ketchikan Area

Ketchikan is popular for its natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy hiking, kayaking and fishing. Scenic tours and adventure excursions leave from Ketchikan to explore the area by land, air and sea. Travelers can also enjoy the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, Totem Heritage Center and Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. Orbitz.com can help you find bargain tickets to area attractions as well as book cheap flights to Ketchikan.