Travelling from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Albuquerque Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport is 2 hours.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ABQ to LGB flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring Long Beach (and maybe even some other great parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Albuquerque Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ABQ to LGB flights, with 72.31% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Albuquerque Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ABQ and LGB:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
Handy information about Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
You'll find ABQ at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Albuquerque Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from ABQ land on schedule 85% of the time.
Albuquerque Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Albuquerque. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near ABQ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Albuquerque Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
If you have a late Albuquerque Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LGB:
Grab a Long Beach Municipal Airport rental car and explore Long Beach and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Budget and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
Increase the odds of securing a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Long Beach Municipal Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to central Long Beach
You'll find LGB at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
From Long Beach Municipal Airport, Long Beach is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
The quietest month for a flight from Albuquerque Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport is March, while October is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Long Beach based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Long Beach is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Albuquerque Airport to Long Beach Municipal Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ABQ to LGB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Long Beach has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 32 kilometres north of Long Beach, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
San Diego is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 153 kilometres south-east of Long Beach. No trip is complete without seeing San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
