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Sacramento to Catalina Island: fly + ferry
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Sacramento to Long Beach (LGB), nonstop, then it's 8 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 3h 32m door to door. Flights to Long Beach from US$182.
No airport · flight + ferry From 3h 32m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
How to get from Sacramento 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) ~3h 32m door to door
- Fly Sacramento → Long BeachNonstop · 1h 30m · from US$182Flights
- 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) ~4h 05m door to door
- Fly Sacramento → Los AngelesNonstop · 1h 33m · from US$43Flights
- 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.
Cheapest dates from Sacramento to Catalina Island
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Good to know
- Distance
- 647 km402 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 32mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- NoneCatalina Island vs Sacramento
- Currency in Catalina Island
- USD
- Airports
- SMF → LGB, LAX + ferry
Flights from Sacramento to Catalina Island: questions answered
How do you get from Sacramento to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Sacramento to Long Beach (LGB), nonstop, then it's 8 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 3h 32m door to door. Flights to Long Beach from US$182.
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 much does it cost to fly from Sacramento toward Catalina Island?
Flights from Sacramento to Long Beach start from US$182 one-way (the lowest fare found recently). Add the ferry fare, which you book separately.
How far is Long Beach airport from the ferry?
About 8 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach, roughly 0h 32m by taxi or transfer.





