Skagway travel guide

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You're Going to Love Skagway

With a population of 920, Skagway is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Skagway to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Skagway

Skagway in May
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skagway in May
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Skagway in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Skagway, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Skagway

Plane

When flying to Skagway, you’ll arrive at Skagway (SGY), which is located 0 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Skagway departs from San Francisco and takes around 10h 10m.

Plane

When flying to Skagway, you’ll arrive at Skagway (SGY), which is located 0 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Skagway departs from San Francisco and takes around 10h 10m.

Airports near Skagway

Airlines serving Skagway

KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,420 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,450 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,032 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (667 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,318 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,804 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Skagway

Most booked hotels in Skagway

Historic Skagway Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 172 reviews)
$237+
Westmark Inn Skagway
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 8 reviews)
$170+

Renting a car in Skagway

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Skagway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skagway, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Skagway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skagway, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

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