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Fly + ferry · French Polynesia → Catalina Island

Papeete to Catalina Island: fly + ferry

Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 11h 18m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from US$383.

No airport · flight + ferry From 11h 18m Cheapest in March Prices checked 14 days ago
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How to get from Papeete to Catalina Island

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

1Via Los Angeles (LAX) ~11h 18m door to door
  1. Fly Papeete → Los AngelesNonstop · 8h 46m · from US$383
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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.

Cheapest month to fly from Papeete to Catalina Island

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: March is cheapest, November the most expensive.

Nov 26US$600Jan 27US$402Feb 27US$569Mar 27US$383Aug 27US$568

Good to know

Distance
6,562 km4,075 miles
Journey time
11h 18mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+2hCatalina Island vs Papeete
Currency in Catalina Island
USD
Airports
PPT → LAX + ferry

Flights from Papeete to Catalina Island: questions answered

How do you get from Papeete to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Papeete to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 11h 18m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from US$383.
Is there an airport on Catalina Island?
No. The nearest airport is 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 much does it cost to fly from Papeete toward Catalina Island?
Flights from Papeete to Los Angeles start from US$383 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.

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