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Pensacola to Catalina Island: fly + ferry
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Pensacola to Los Angeles (LAX), connecting in Atlanta, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 8h 38m door to door.
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How to get from Pensacola 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 38m door to door
- Fly Pensacola → Los Angeles1 stop via Atlanta · 6h 06m · from US$236Flights
- 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) ~8h 43m door to door
- Fly Pensacola → Long Beach1 stop via Denver · 6h 41mFlights
- 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
- 2,944 km1,828 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 38mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- -2hCatalina Island vs Pensacola
- Currency in Catalina Island
- USD
- Airports
- PNS → LAX, LGB + ferry
Flights from Pensacola to Catalina Island: questions answered
How do you get from Pensacola to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Pensacola to Los Angeles (LAX), connecting in Atlanta, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 8h 38m door to door.
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 far is Los Angeles airport from the ferry?
About 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach, roughly 1h 02m by taxi or transfer.





