Drive or Fly: Homer, AK to Haines, AK?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Flying wins

Medium

Flying saves significant time at this distance. Consider driving only if you enjoy the road trip.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

51h 55m

Distance

862.4 mi

Total Cost

$950

CO2

348 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$190

Hotel (1 room, 5 nights) $550

Meals (1 pax, 6 days) $210

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 6 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 28m

1h 8m in the air

Air Distance

565 mi

Total Cost

$198

CO2

144 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Homer, AK → HOM 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 68m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HNS → Haines, AK 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $143) $143

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Homer, AK HOM — Homer Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Haines, AK HNS — Haines Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HOM and HNS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 48h 27m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	51h 55m	3h 28m
Total cost (1 person)	$950	$198
Carbon footprint	348 kg CO₂	144 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Homer, AK to Haines, AK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.