Bethel Flight Reservations & Ticket Deals

The relatively small town of Bethel is also home to the largest rural community in Alaska. Bethel derives its name from the nearby fish smokehouse due to its original settlement. The only 40 residents in the area were also called the smokehouse people until Bethel became a trading post in the 1800s. Home to a population of over 5,000 people now, Bethel has become a popular destination for tourists especially during the summer months, and its economy is also mainly dependent on tourism itself.

Located 400 miles from Alaska’s largest city Anchorage, thousands of tourists are being attracted to Bethel from different U.S. cities and other worldwide destinations to see the native Alaskan lifestyle and the traditional Yup’ik Eskimo practices. With its fantastic tundra landscape, Bethel has become a prime destination for an Alaskan getaway.

Flying to Bethel

Best Things to See and Do in Bethel

Bethel is a wonderful destination especially for those interested in culture and nature. Avid birders will enjoy visiting the 20-million-acre Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, the largest wildlife refuge in the USA. The amazing landscape of tundra marshes, streams and lakes is ready to delight you. The wildlife refuge is also home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of waterfowl. If you are planning to make Bethel flights reservations in spring then you will get excellent bird-watching opportunities and enjoy seeing 2 million waterfowls, 100 million shorebirds and 750,000 geese.

For all those passionate about culture should plan to book cheap tickets to Bethel for attending its two main festivals. Visit during January to attend the Kuskokwim 300, billed as one of the world’s top mid-distance dog sled races. Also, look forward to taking part in the Cama-I Dance Festival held during the last weekend of March. The 3-day dance festival attracts tourists from the United States and other parts of the world.

Visit Pinky's Park for nearly 2-mile boardwalk extending over the tundra. The 22-acre park is also home to a playground, basketball court and a baseball field. It is a favorite place for the locals to enjoy sunset in the evening.

Visit the Yup'ik Cultural Center showcasing the De'ne Athabascan, and the Cup'ig, Cup'ik and Yup'ik Eskimo exhibits inside the Yup’ik Piciryarait Museum. The public is offered free admission to the tribally-owned and operated museum where they can also see exhibits related to traditional Native tools, vintage photos and clothing. 

Best Time to Visit Bethel

The best time for taking flights to Bethel is during the summer months from June to August. This is the time when you will experience pleasant temperature and limited rainfall. It’s great to indulge in warm-weather activities when visiting during this time. However, the weather and climate of Bethel is perfect for winter sports.