Flying from Phoenix to Long Beach Airport (LGB): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by looking up where you'll catch your flight from Phoenix to Long Beach Airport (LGB). Explore your options for taking off from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), the city's main airports.
Long Beach (where Long Beach Airport is located) and Phoenix share the UTC-7 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Phoenix to LGB.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
The journey from central Phoenix to SCF takes around 1 hour 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kms (20 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Phoenix to Long Beach Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Consider starting your journey from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). You can book a direct Phoenix to Long Beach Airport (LGB) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Get on your direct flight from Phoenix to LGB with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of PHX.
On the PHX to LGB route, Southwest Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
Choose Southwest Airlines if you're looking for punctuality. Its flights between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and Long Beach Airport land as scheduled 83.03% of the time.
You can arrive at PHX from the centre of Phoenix in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to cover the 8 kms (5 miles) or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Phoenix to LGB flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 56 kms (35 miles) from central Phoenix. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes.
Make catching an early Phoenix to Long Beach Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At AZA, that rate is 78.65%.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Long Beach Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near LGB and get cosy, quick:
The street address for LGB is 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Getting from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to central Long Beach
Long Beach Airport is around 4 miles from central Long Beach. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
£36 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Long Beach Airport. Return flights start at £72. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Phoenix to LGB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Long Beach Airport (LGB). Plan your visit to Long Beach in April for a more low-key escape.
Book a Phoenix to LGB plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Long Beach to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Long Beach Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Long Beach
Start your Long Beach trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Long Beach Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Long Beach when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for SkyThrills! - Fly a Real Fighter Aircraft & Become A Fighter Pilot For A Day! Long Beach, CA followed by Queen Mary and The Queen Mary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Long Beach. Around 153 kms (95 miles) away to the south-east, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Bakersfield is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 193 kms (120 miles) north-west of Long Beach. No trip is complete without seeing Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
