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Vancouver to Catalina Island: fly + ferry
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 5h 27m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from CA$171.
No airport · flight + ferry From 5h 27m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
How to get from Vancouver 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) ~5h 27m door to door
- Fly Vancouver → Los AngelesNonstop · 2h 55m · from CA$171Flights
- 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) ~7h 31m door to door
- Fly Vancouver → Long Beach1 stop via Seattle · 5h 29mFlights
- 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.
Cheapest dates from Vancouver to Catalina Island
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Catalina Island
Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, June the most expensive.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,816 km1,128 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 27mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- NoneCatalina Island vs Vancouver
- Currency in Catalina Island
- USD
- Airports
- YVR → LAX, LGB + ferry
Flights from Vancouver to Catalina Island: questions answered
How do you get from Vancouver to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Vancouver to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 5h 27m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from CA$171.
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 Vancouver toward Catalina Island?
Flights from Vancouver to Los Angeles start from CA$171 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.





