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Philadelphia to Catalina Island: fly + ferry
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Philadelphia to Long Beach (LGB), connecting in Denver, then it's 8 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 8h 58m door to door.
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How to get from Philadelphia 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) ~8h 58m door to door
- Fly Philadelphia → Long Beach1 stop via Denver · 6h 56mFlights
- 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
2Via Los Angeles (LAX) ~9h 15m door to door
- Fly Philadelphia → Los AngelesNonstop · 6h 43m · from US$136Flights
- 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
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
- 3,882 km2,411 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 58mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- -3hCatalina Island vs Philadelphia
- Currency in Catalina Island
- USD
- Airports
- PHL, TTN → LGB, LAX + ferry
Flights from Philadelphia to Catalina Island: questions answered
How do you get from Philadelphia to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Philadelphia to Long Beach (LGB), connecting in Denver, then it's 8 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 8h 58m 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.
