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Kauai Island to Catalina Island: fly + ferry
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Kauai Island to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 8h 17m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from US$243.
No airport · flight + ferry From 8h 17m Cheapest in September Prices checked 14 days ago
How to get from Kauai Island 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) ~8h 17m door to door
- Fly Kauai Island → Los AngelesNonstop · 5h 45m · from US$225Flights
- 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 Kauai Island → Long Beach1 stop via HonoluluFlights
- 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.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,205 km2,611 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 17mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- +2hCatalina Island vs Kauai Island
- Currency in Catalina Island
- USD
- Airports
- LIH → LAX, LGB + ferry
Flights from Kauai Island to Catalina Island: questions answered
How do you get from Kauai Island to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Kauai Island to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 8h 17m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from US$243.
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 Kauai Island toward Catalina Island?
Flights from Kauai Island to Los Angeles start from US$243 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.





