Flying from Philadelphia to Long Beach Airport (LGB): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Philadelphia's main airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Explore your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Long Beach Airport (LGB) leaving from either of these bases.
Long Beach Airport is located in Long Beach. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
Your flight from Philadelphia to LGB won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're flying during a peak month like August, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
From central Philadelphia, PHL is approximately 19 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
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About Long Beach Airport (LGB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Philadelphia to Long Beach Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near LGB:
Getting from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to central Long Beach
From Long Beach Airport, Long Beach is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 14 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 46 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
For a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Long Beach Airport, 96 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just 260 €. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to LGB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia to Long Beach Airport.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia to Long Beach Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Long Beach in April when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Long Beach. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Philadelphia to LGB sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Long Beach Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Long Beach
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Long Beach right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Philadelphia to Long Beach Airport:
Queen Mary and The Queen Mary are just two of the big attractions to put on your Long Beach to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Colonnade (Naples Island).
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