Travelling from San Jose to Long Beach Airport (LGB): What you need to know
San Jose's main airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Check out your options for leaving from here when searching for flights from San Jose to Long Beach Airport (LGB).
The average time for a direct San Jose to Long Beach Airport flight is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Long Beach (where Long Beach Airport is located) and San Jose share the UTC-7 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 7:55pm. Go for the first SJC to LGB departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 6:40am if you want to get going earlier.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from San Jose to LGB.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
You can jump on a direct flight from San Jose to Long Beach Airport (LGB) departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Book your direct flight from San Jose to Long Beach Airport with Southwest Airlines. This top airline offers services from SJC.
The most frequently booked airline between SJC and LGB is Southwest Airlines.
With a reliable 88.03% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that take off from SJC arrive at their destination without delay.
SJC's address is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
About Long Beach Airport (LGB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Jose to Long Beach Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near LGB instead:
You'll find LGB at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Getting from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to central Long Beach
Long Beach Airport to central Long Beach is about 6 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
42 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Long Beach Airport. A return flight starts from 92 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from San Jose to LGB, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from San Jose to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
April is the quietest month for flights from San Jose to Long Beach Airport (LGB), while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Long Beach based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Long Beach is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your San Jose to LGB plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from San Jose to Long Beach Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Long Beach
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