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Fly + ferry · United States → Catalina Island

Fairbanks to Catalina Island: fly + ferry

Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Fairbanks to Long Beach (LGB), connecting in Seattle, then it's 8 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 9h 15m door to door.

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How to get from Fairbanks to Catalina Island

Catalina Island has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.

1Via Long Beach (LGB) ~9h 15m door to door
  1. Fly Fairbanks → Long Beach1 stop via Seattle · 7h 13m
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  2. Transfer to Catalina Landing, Long Beach8 km · about 0h 32m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Long Beach → Avalon (Catalina Island)About 1h · fast boats · Catalina ExpressSeveral departures daily; Catalina Express also sails from San Pedro and Dana Point
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2Via Los Angeles (LAX) ~9h 21m door to door
  1. Fly Fairbanks → Los Angeles1 stop via Seattle · 6h 49m
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  2. Transfer to Catalina Landing, Long Beach28 km · about 1h 02m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Long Beach → Avalon (Catalina Island)About 1h · fast boats · Catalina ExpressSeveral departures daily; Catalina Express also sails from San Pedro and Dana Point
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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.

Good to know

Distance
4,025 km2,500 miles
Journey time
9h 15mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+1hCatalina Island vs Fairbanks
Currency in Catalina Island
USD
Airports
FAI → LGB, LAX + ferry

Flights from Fairbanks to Catalina Island: questions answered

How do you get from Fairbanks to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Fairbanks to Long Beach (LGB), connecting in Seattle, then it's 8 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 9h 15m door to door.
Is there an airport on Catalina Island?
No. The nearest airports are Long Beach (LGB) and Los Angeles (LAX), 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 far is Long Beach airport from the ferry?
About 8 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach, roughly 0h 32m by taxi or transfer.

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