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Reykjavik to Catalina Island: fly + ferry
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Reykjavik to Los Angeles (LAX), connecting in Chicago, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 13h 59m door to door.
No airport · flight + ferry From 13h 59m
How to get from Reykjavik 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) ~13h 59m door to door
- Fly Reykjavik → Los Angeles1 stop via Chicago · 11h 27mFlights
- 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) ~16h 45m door to door
- Fly Reykjavik → Long Beach1 stop via Seattle · 14h 43mFlights
- 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
- 7,004 km4,349 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 59mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- -8hCatalina Island vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Catalina Island
- USD
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → LAX, LGB + ferry
Flights from Reykjavik to Catalina Island: questions answered
How do you get from Reykjavik to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Reykjavik to Los Angeles (LAX), connecting in Chicago, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 13h 59m 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.





