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Cancun to Catalina Island: fly + ferry
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Cancun to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 7h 18m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from MX$2,673.
No airport · flight + ferry From 7h 18m Cheapest in December Prices checked 14 days ago
How to get from Cancun to Catalina Island
Catalina Island has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.
1Via Los Angeles (LAX) ~7h 18m door to door
- Fly Cancun → Los AngelesNonstop · 4h 46m · from MX$2,673Flights
- Transfer to Catalina Landing, Long Beach28 km · about 1h 02m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Long Beach → Avalon (Catalina Island)About 1h · fast boats · Catalina ExpressSeveral departures daily; Catalina Express also sails from San Pedro and Dana PointFerry tickets
2Via Long Beach (LGB)
- Fly Cancun → Long Beach1 stop via AustinFlights
- Transfer to Catalina Landing, Long Beach8 km · about 0h 32m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Long Beach → Avalon (Catalina Island)About 1h · fast boats · Catalina ExpressSeveral departures daily; Catalina Express also sails from San Pedro and Dana PointFerry tickets
Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.
Cheapest month to fly from Cancun to Catalina Island
Lowest one-way fare found for each month: December is cheapest, January the most expensive.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,376 km2,096 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 18mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- -3hCatalina Island vs Cancun
- Currency in Catalina Island
- USD
- Airports
- CUN → LAX, LGB + ferry
Flights from Cancun to Catalina Island: questions answered
How do you get from Cancun to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Cancun to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 7h 18m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from MX$2,673.
Is there an airport on Catalina Island?
No. The nearest airports are Los Angeles (LAX) and Long Beach (LGB), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Catalina Island?
Long Beach to Avalon (Catalina Island) takes About 1h, several departures daily; Catalina Express also sails from San Pedro and Dana Point. Operators: Catalina Express.
How much does it cost to fly from Cancun toward Catalina Island?
Flights from Cancun to Los Angeles start from MX$2,673 one-way (the lowest fare found recently). Add the ferry fare, which you book separately.
How far is Los Angeles airport from the ferry?
About 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach, roughly 1h 02m by taxi or transfer.





