The average price of a 7-day trip to Santa Catalina is $4,289 for a solo traveler, $7,703 for a couple, and $14,441 for a family of 4. Santa Catalina hotels range from $35 to $158 per night with an average of $35, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Laoag International Airport (LAO) are between $3,019 and $5,003 per person for economy flights and $9,474 to $15,699 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $23 to $53 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Santa Catalina, PH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LAO and stay in a Santa Catalina hotel:
- January 8th to February 11th
- July 23rd to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Santa Catalina is usually mid to late September.
Average Santa Catalina Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Santa Catalina for a week is $3,625-$5,178($518-$740 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,188 to $4,453 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $49 to $59 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Santa Catalina for a week is $6,636-$11,102($948-$1,586 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,376 to $8,906 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $49 to $59 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Santa Catalina for a week is $13,840-$19,860($1,977-$2,837 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $12,752 to $17,812 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $92 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $74 to $94 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Santa Catalina
How cheap can you make a vacation to Santa Catalina? The cheapest trip to Santa Catalina is about $486 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 12% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $29.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Santa Catalina for a week is $3,399-$4,995($486-$714 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,188 to $4,453 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Santa Catalina for a week is $6,678-$9,630($954-$1,376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,376 to $8,906 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Santa Catalina for a week is $13,296-$19,044($1,899-$2,721 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $12,752 to $17,812 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Santa Catalina cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Santa Catalina Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Santa Catalina.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Santa Catalina for a week is $9,112-$15,457($1,302-$2,208 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,353 to $9,886 for first class
Lodging: $67 to $158 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Santa Catalina for a week is $17,822-$26,162($2,546-$3,737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $16,706 to $19,772 for first class
Lodging: $67 to $158 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Santa Catalina for a week is $35,644-$49,948($5,092-$7,135 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $33,412 to $39,544 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $316 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $576 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Santa Catalina Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Santa Catalina is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Santa Catalina due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Santa Catalina Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Santa Catalina hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Santa Catalina.
Flight Costs to Santa Catalina
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $5,003 average in late April to a low of $3,019 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $3,564. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Santa Catalina our data includes 8 originating airports, and 12 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Santa Catalina from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) for an average $5,516 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) in Honolulu, HI (the United States) at an average of just $3,356.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Santa Catalina, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,985, so you can easily save about 66% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Santa Catalina can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $393 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.