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Fly + ferry · United States → Catalina Island

Sarasota to Catalina Island: fly + ferry

Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Sarasota 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 9h 08m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from US$218.

No airport · flight + ferry From 9h 08m Cheapest in January Prices checked 13 days ago
SRQLAX⛴

How to get from Sarasota 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) ~9h 08m door to door
  1. Fly Sarasota → Los Angeles1 stop via Atlanta · 6h 36m · from US$218
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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) ~9h 56m door to door
  1. Fly Sarasota → Long Beach1 stop via Nashville · 7h 54m
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  2. Transfer to Catalina Landing, Long Beach8 km · about 0h 32m 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
    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.

Cheapest dates from Sarasota to Catalina Island

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

American Airlines1 stop via CLT
Thu 7 JanSRQ → @catalina-island · 7h 21m
One-way fromUS$218

Good to know

Distance
3,482 km2,162 miles
Journey time
9h 08mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-3hCatalina Island vs Sarasota
Currency in Catalina Island
USD
Airports
SRQ → LAX, LGB + ferry

Flights from Sarasota to Catalina Island: questions answered

How do you get from Sarasota to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Sarasota 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 9h 08m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from US$218.
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 Sarasota toward Catalina Island?
Flights from Sarasota to Los Angeles start from US$218 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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