Flying from New York to Long Beach Airport (LGB): What you need to know
The timezone in Long Beach is UTC-8, which is three hours behind New York. Long Beach Airport is located in Long Beach.
Your flight from New York to LGB won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York to Long Beach Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
73% of flights that depart New York John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to LGB flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Make catching an early New York to Long Beach Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rating of LGA is 69%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Long Beach Airport (LGB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Long Beach Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LGB:
The street address for LGB is 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Getting from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to central Long Beach
Long Beach Airport to central Long Beach is roughly 6 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
At the moment, 113 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Long Beach Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 282 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to LGB. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap New York to Long Beach Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Long Beach Airport (LGB). September is the peak month for travel to Long Beach. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Long Beach is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your New York to LGB plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Long Beach Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Long Beach
Start your Long Beach trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Long Beach Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
The Queen Mary and Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) are a couple of big attractions to add to your Long Beach must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Long Beach Lighthouse.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Long Beach. Around 153 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Bakersfield is another essential stop in the United States and is around 193 kilometres northwest of Long Beach. No journey is complete without visiting Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art.
