$43 Cheap flight deals from Long Beach (QLA) to San Diego (SAN)

Long Beach Airport Information

When you use Orbitz.com to look for cheap flights from Long Beach, you'll find all of the information you need to plan your trip. The Long Beach Airport, located at 4100 E Donald Douglas Drive, is situated just 10 miles northeast of the city's downtown area. Access from the city to the airport is simple when you take the 405 Freeway to Highway 710, but expect the trip to take at least 25 minutes.

Parking at Long Beach Airport

The Long Beach Airport has two on-site, covered parking garages. Garage A is closest to the terminals and costs $19 per day. Garage B is a five-minute walk from the terminals, but the fee is a bit less at $17 per day. Garage A is roughly half the size of Garage B, so expect parking to be limited in that lot. Book your cheap flights through Orbitz.com, and you may save enough money to cover some or all of your parking costs.

Ground Transportation Information

You have several options to get from the city to the Long Beach Airport, including the Long Beach Transit bus and the Metro Rail system. Taxis are the most popular mode of transportation to the airport, and most of the rates are fairly reasonable. It will cost you around $60 to get to the Long Beach Airport from LAX or the John Wayne Airport, $45 from the cruise ship piers in San Pedro, and $45 from Disneyland. If you have chosen to park at an off-site garage, it may offer free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Long Beach Restaurant Options

The Long Beach Airport has a modest selection of eateries you can choose from for a quick coffee or light nosh. Legends Restaurant and Bar and Daugherty's Café are the two full-service restaurants on site that are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Both of the boarding lounges also have grab-and-go kiosks where you can grab a quick salad, sandwich or fresh fruit. If you've gotten to the airport especially early, try one of the two outdoor cafes near the baggage claim areas for a quick beverage or light snack. Enjoy your trip, wherever your final destination is, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com the next time you need to find cheap flights from Long Beach.

Flights to San Diego

Booking flights to San Diego with Orbitz.com helps ensure you get the best rate on your airline tickets. The website makes it easy to find a flight that fits your budget. Orbitz.com searches hundreds of flight combinations to find you a bargain.

San Diego International Airport

The San Diego International Airport is located on North Harbor Drive, approximately three miles from downtown San Diego. The airport has hubs for 20 different airlines, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines. The Orbitz.com website searches flights from all available airlines and displays the results, so you can choose a flight that fits your travel needs and budget.

Parking and Transportation

The San Diego International Airport doesn't allow curbside parking. If you're being picked up from the airport, you'll need to pay for parking. Parking costs $2 for every half hour, with a maximum of $28 per day. The airport offers complimentary shuttle services from the parking lot to the airport terminals. Amtrak and the Metro Bus run between the airport and downtown San Diego every 15 minutes. You can also reserve a taxicab at any of the airport's transportation plazas. Orbitz.com can reserve you a rental car for the duration of your trip. The airport has courtesy phones located near baggage claim, so you can request shuttle service to the car rental company as soon as you arrive.

Dining at the Airport

If you need to grab a quick bite to eat when you arrive, the airport has numerous restaurants, including Monet's California Deli, Pizza Uno, McDonald's and Cramer's Deli. Because Orbitz.com takes care of everything when you book flights to San Diego on the website, you'll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy a meal before you head to your hotel.