Cheap Flights To Long Beach (LGB)

Booking a flight to Long Beach is easy — simply pick from 20 airlines that fly into Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB). When you’ve arranged your itinerary and packed your suitcase, these popular domestic carriers will welcome you on board:

• Southwest Airlines - 456 flights to Long Beach per month
• Delta - 49 flights to Long Beach per month
• Hawaiian Airlines - 35 flights to Long Beach per month

Land at Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) and you’ll be wandering around this popular city in next to no time. This airport is around 4 miles northeast of the downtown area. But LGB isn’t your only choice. Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is another entrance point to Long Beach, so compare airfares to clinch the best deal.

Loads of fabulous deals were had this week, with round-trip flights to Long Beach fluctuating between $144 and $291. But it was travelers starting their trip from Detroit (DTW) who snapped up the biggest bargains. One-way flights to Long Beach fell to just $60.

Scoring cheap flights to Long Beach is as simple as booking with Orbitz. But if you’d like to make sure you’re walking away with the best flight deals around, here are some tips to keep your wallet happy:

• Consider taking off from or landing at nearby airports to save cash. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports in the form fields, then choose the ‘Nearby airports’ function below. It will list any available options.
• Similarly, click on the ‘Show flexible dates’ link to bring up the airfares on days either side of your chosen departure. It’s possible to pick up cheaper flight deals if your travel plans are flexible.
• To fine tune your results, click on ‘Show options.’ You can search based on airlines, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. You can also choose your preferred departure and arrival times under ‘Sort & Filter’ to the left.
• Once you know your travel dates, book your flight. Ticket prices generally increase as the departure date gets closer.
• Think about combining your flights, hotels and car rentals into one convenient package deal to make your budget go even further.
• Don’t fly during the busy season if you can. By steering clear of school vacations and summer, you can save loads on your airfares.

Your point of origin, which airport you take off from and whether you travel direct — the flight time depends on many factors. But we’ve made life simple and compiled the average times for some busy routes to Long Beach:

• Las Vegas, NV (LAS-Harry Reid Intl.) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 1 hour and 23 minutes
• Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 1 hour and 25 minutes

Generally speaking, January is the cheapest time to book your plane ticket. This is followed by February and August. Keep this in mind while you browse for a cheap flight to Long Beach.

If you’re after cheap fares to Long Beach, the best days of the week to make a booking are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. With Orbitz (and a bit of good timing!), a terrific flight deal will be all yours.

According to Orbitz data from 2020, you should jump on a plane on a Monday to nab cheap flights to Long Beach. Next most inexpensive day? Tuesday. Saturday will set you back the most. So, think about departing early in the week if you want to book a bargain fare and stretch your travel budget.

Jet off in August if you’re on a budget. Orbitz data has found that it’s generally the best month for cheap flights to Long Beach. June is when prices hit their peak.

We know that plans change and flexibility matters. That’s why you can easily search for flights that include free cancellation and no change fees on Orbitz. Simply click on “Filter by flexible change policies” and we’ll find you fares more flexible than candy in a hot car!

Flying can be fun with a bit of pre-planning! Make your journey a total breeze with the following practical tips:

• Whether you print it out at home or use an electronic one, you’ll need your boarding pass to step foot on the plane. You’ll also need some kind of government-issued identification. If you’re flying internationally, make sure your passport is valid and you’ve checked visa requirements.
• Take some activities to keep you busy on your trip to Long Beach. Magazines, books and electronic gadgets like laptops and e-readers are ideal. Remember to take a water bottle too. Even on a short flight, it’s important to keep well-hydrated.
• Even if you’re traveling in the height of summer, take a sweater or cardigan on board with you. Cabins can get quite chilly!

Long Beach has approximately 107 direct flights every month, so you have loads of options to select from. Get real cozy in your seat and fly nonstop with Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines or American Airlines.

Savvy travelers are pros at finding first or business-class airfares to Long Beach that don’t cost an arm and a leg. You can do the same with these practical tips:

• Be more flexible with your travel dates and wait for big sales on business or first-class airfares.
• Find a low-cost carrier that has seats in business class. They often come with more legroom and a glass of Champagne — and a more affordable price.
• Take advantage of your airline’s loyalty scheme and upgrade your seat. Alternatively, you can try bidding for an upgrade in an online auction.

Cruise into downtown Long Beach with a Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) car rental. There are two outlets at Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) — Alamo and National Car Rental. Once you’ve done the paperwork and grabbed the keys to your ride, the city center is a journey of 4 miles to the southwest of LGB. Alternatively, you could also take a taxi downtown and drive away in a vehicle from one of our Long Beach car rentals. Whatever you decide, when you book with Orbitz, you can be sure you’ll always drive away with a fabulous deal!

You’ll have plenty of fun whatever time of year you decide to visit Long Beach, but March, May and June are the busiest months. Want to fill your itinerary with loads of warm-weather experiences? Book your getaway close to June 20. This is when summertime starts in the Northern Hemisphere. Expect the mercury to range between 65 ºF and 80 ºF at this time.