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Fly + ferry · Switzerland → Catalina Island

Zurich to Catalina Island: fly + ferry

Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Zurich to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 14h 57m door to door.

No airport · flight + ferry From 14h 57m
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How to get from Zurich 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) ~14h 57m door to door
  1. Fly Zurich → Los AngelesNonstop · 12h 25m
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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
    Ferry tickets
2Via Long Beach (LGB) ~16h 42m door to door
  1. Fly Zurich → Long Beach1 stop via Las Vegas · 14h 40m
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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.

Good to know

Distance
9,594 km5,958 miles
Journey time
14h 57mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-9hCatalina Island vs Zurich
Currency in Catalina Island
USD
Airports
ZRH → LAX, LGB + ferry

Flights from Zurich to Catalina Island: questions answered

How do you get from Zurich to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Zurich to Los Angeles (LAX), nonstop, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express) — about 14h 57m door to door.
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 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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