Flying from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Portland Airport.
Portland's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Long Beach.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LGB to PDX flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring Portland (and perhaps some other great parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Portland Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Portland Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGB and PDX:
Sacramento International Airport
San Jose International Airport
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport
Handy information about Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
LGB's address is 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Long Beach Municipal Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LGB land at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Central Long Beach to Long Beach Municipal Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Portland Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near LGB:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Long Beach Municipal Airport to Portland Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Grab a Portland Airport rental car and discover Portland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Portland Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Portland Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Portland. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Portland Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Portland, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGB to PDX in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Portland, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 241 kilometres north to Seattle to tick off its leading sights. From Space Needle to Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Spokane is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. No journey is complete without a visit to Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.