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Washington to Catalina Island: fly + ferry
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Washington 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 11m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from US$126.
No airport · flight + ferry From 8h 11m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
How to get from Washington 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 11m door to door
- Fly Washington → Los AngelesNonstop · 5h 39m · from US$126Flights
- 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) ~8h 27m door to door
- Fly Washington → Long Beach1 stop via Las Vegas · 6h 25mFlights
- 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 Washington to Catalina Island
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Frontier Airlines1 stop via DENThu 12 Nov
One-way fromUS$126
Frontier Airlines1 stop via DENFri 13 Nov
One-way fromUS$130
Frontier Airlines1 stop via ATLTue 10 Nov
One-way fromUS$133
Southwest Airlines1 stop via DALFri 15 Jan
One-way fromUS$162
Frontier Airlines1 stop via DENTue 3 Nov
One-way fromUS$164
Frontier Airlines1 stop via DENWed 4 Nov
One-way fromUS$171
Southwest Airlines1 stop via DENWed 23 Dec
One-way fromUS$183
Cheapest month to fly from Washington to Catalina Island
Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, March the most expensive.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,728 km2,315 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 11mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- -3hCatalina Island vs Washington
- Currency in Catalina Island
- USD
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → LAX, LGB + ferry
Flights from Washington to Catalina Island: questions answered
How do you get from Washington to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Washington 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 11m door to door. Flights to Los Angeles from US$126.
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 Washington toward Catalina Island?
Flights from Washington to Los Angeles start from US$126 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.
