Why go
- Town in Alaska.
- Served by Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ).
History
Valdez is a city in the Chugach Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. In 2020, the population of Valdez was 3,985, up slightly from 3,976 in 2010. It is the third most populated city in Alaska's Unorganized Borough.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Alaska Airlines AS (DH8, BE1) · 1 route: Anchorage*
- Era Alaska 7H (DH8, BE1) · 1 route: Anchorage
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VDZ has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Anchorage). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Valdez Ferry Terminal, 0.6 mi); routes include Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Tatitlek, Alaska Marine Highway - Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier-Valdez.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Valdez, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.