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Miami to Catalina Island: fly + ferry
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Miami 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 18m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from US$103.
No airport · flight + ferry From 8h 18m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
How to get from Miami 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 18m door to door
- Fly Miami → Los AngelesNonstop · 5h 46m · from US$103Flights
- 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) ~10h 43m door to door
- Fly Miami → Long Beach1 stop via Denver · 8h 41m · from US$329Flights
- 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 dates from Miami to Catalina Island
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Tue 17 Nov
One-way fromUS$103
Wed 3 Feb
One-way fromUS$128
Fri 13 Nov
One-way fromUS$130
Sat 5 Dec
One-way fromUS$135
Wed 6 Jan
One-way fromUS$137
Tue 8 Dec
One-way fromUS$137
Mon 14 Dec
One-way fromUS$138
Thu 3 Dec
One-way fromUS$138
Cheapest month to fly from Miami to Catalina Island
Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, May the most expensive.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,762 km2,336 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 18mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- -3hCatalina Island vs Miami
- Currency in Catalina Island
- USD
- Airports
- MIA → LAX, LGB + ferry
Flights from Miami to Catalina Island: questions answered
How do you get from Miami to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Miami 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 18m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from US$103.
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 Miami toward Catalina Island?
Flights from Miami to Los Angeles start from US$103 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.





