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Fly + ferry · Costa Rica → Catalina Island

San Jose to Catalina Island: fly + ferry

Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from San Jose to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 8h 31m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from US$386.

No airport · flight + ferry From 8h 31m Cheapest in July Prices checked 14 days ago
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How to get from San Jose 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 31m door to door
  1. Fly San Jose → Los AngelesNonstop · 5h 59m · from US$372
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  2. Transfer to Catalina Landing, Long Beach28 km · about 1h 02m by taxi or transfer
  3. ⛴
    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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2Via Long Beach (LGB)
  1. Fly San Jose → Long Beach1 stop via Houston
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  2. Transfer to Catalina Landing, Long Beach8 km · about 0h 32m 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
    Ferry 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
4,358 km2,706 miles
Journey time
8h 31mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-2hCatalina Island vs San Jose
Currency in Catalina Island
USD
Airports
SJO → LAX, LGB + ferry

Flights from San Jose to Catalina Island: questions answered

How do you get from San Jose to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from San Jose to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 8h 31m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from US$386.
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 much does it cost to fly from San Jose toward Catalina Island?
Flights from San Jose to Los Angeles start from US$386 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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