How to find cheap flights to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Long Beach Airport is AED 3,162. A return plane ticket to LGB right now is AED 4,469.
Stay updated on fares by setting up a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to LGB drop, you'll get a notification.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to Long Beach, where Long Beach Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines tend to offer some awesome early bird deals.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of finding cheap flights to Long Beach. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, along with different prices.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Long Beach Airport.
Best time to go to Long Beach
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Long Beach in May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to LGB that fits your itinerary and budget.
If you want to experience Long Beach at its liveliest, lock in your flights to LGB for September. Taking a trip during high seasons generally means more to do and see compared to other times.
Travel in December if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Long Beach are typically cheaper.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. August is the warmest time of year in Long Beach, averaging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 7ºC (45ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
June often brings more sun than cloud. This is the driest month in Long Beach.
Rain is more common here in January, which gets around three days of wet weather.
Traveling to Long Beach Airport (LGB): What you need to know
Fly to Long Beach without any detours. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Long Beach Airport:
Think about booking your LGB plane ticket with Hawaiian Airlines. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 86% of flights to this hub landing on time.
When you land at LGB, you'll be in the UTC-8 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to LGB? These hotels close to Long Beach Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Whether you're making your connecting flight or flying home from Long Beach Airport, you're likely to arrive as planned. LGB has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 83% of all departing flights landing right on schedule.
Getting to central Long Beach from Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Central Long Beach is about 3 kilometers from LGB.
You'll reach the center in around 10 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to LGB.
Expect the ride to take about 25 minutes on public transport.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Here are a few favorites that travelers keep coming back to in Long Beach:
Long Beach highlights
Hop off your flight to Long Beach and make your way to these must-visit attractions:
The Queen Mary: A perfect place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 3 kilometers southwest of the city center in Long Beach.
Long Beach Lighthouse: Hit up this landmark next. Around 8 kilometers southeast of the city center, it's worth checking out to get the full Long Beach experience.
How to get to Los Angeles from Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Starting your trip in Los Angeles? From LGB, it'll take around 30 minutes to drive there. The city is about 40 kilometers from the airport.
If you're hopping on public transport, it'll take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach your destination.
Traveling from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Anaheim
Anaheim is located around 27 kilometers from Long Beach Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 2 hours 5 minutes.
It takes 30 minutes or so to drive to Anaheim.
Explore more of the United States
The United States has plenty more waiting for you. Carry on to Los Angeles, located about 27 kilometers north of Long Beach. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl have to be on your to-do list. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
San Diego is another top destination in the United States and is roughly 153 kilometers southeast of Long Beach. Get right to the good parts at attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the main gateway to this city.
About 193 kilometers northwest of Long Beach, Bakersfield is worth going out of your way for. Good reasons to visit include Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center and Bakersfield Museum of Art.
