Flightseeing Tours in Ketchikan, AK

Misty Fjords Flightseeing
Our most popular tour
1 hour, 30 minutes | $340 per person
Explore 2.2 million acres of glacier-carved wilderness in Misty Fjords National Monument. On this 90-minute adventure, you will fly past sheer granite cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and crystal-clear alpine lakes. These landscapes are only accessible by air, making this tour the ultimate way to take in Alaska’s beauty.
Partway through the trip, your pilot will land on a quiet bay so you can step out, stretch your legs, and take in the vast silence and scale of the monument. Comfortable headsets allow for narration along the way, with highlights pointed out in real time.

Ketchikan Flightseeing Tour
A quick and unforgettable look from above
30 minutes | $199 per person
Perfect for travelers on a tight schedule, this tour offers a unique aerial perspective of Ketchikan. You will fly above the historic waterfront, nearby lakes, and totem parks, with a clear view of your cruise ship from the air. This is a great introduction to floatplane travel and an ideal choice for first-time passengers.

Misty Fjords + Bear Viewing
A deeper look into wild Alaska
2 hours, 45 minutes | $425 per person
Take your Misty Fjords tour to the next level with added time for bear viewing in the wild. This extended flight includes additional air time and a peaceful float near a known bear habitat for up-close wildlife spotting and epic photo opportunities.
The route follows deep fjords and river-carved valleys through old-growth rainforest, where granite cliffs tower 3,500 feet above sea level and alpine lakes cling to the landscape. You may see mountain goats, seals, or even a brown bear fishing for salmon.
2 hour and 15 minute flight with extended 30 minute stopover

Misty Fjords + Glacier Flightseeing
Add icefields to your adventure
2 hours, 30 minutes | $425 per person
This tour builds on the Misty Fjords experience with a flight extension to view active glaciers and river valleys carved by ice. Your pilot will take you over the face of a glacier and above the icefields where snow and ice still shape the terrain.
Due to weather conditions, glacier visibility cannot always be guaranteed. When necessary, we will adjust the flight path and pricing to reflect the Misty Fjords route only.
1 hour and 45 minute flight with extended 35 minute stopover
Ask About Custom Flights and Backcountry Transport
Pirate Airworks offers custom tours and remote drop-offs for adventurers, anglers, and hunters. Our aircraft can transport up to 1,200 pounds of passengers and gear. If you are planning a trip deep into the Tongass or heading out for a guided hunt, we have the experience and capacity to get you there.
Contact us today to learn more or reserve your seat.