Flying from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tampa is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Long Beach.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LGB to TPA flight.
During popular months like October, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Tampa International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LGB and TPA include:
Nashville Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Houston Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Currently, R 2,925 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Long Beach Municipal Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,558. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGB to TPA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Tampa International Airport.
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Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Tampa International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
LGB is located at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Long Beach Municipal Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LGB arrive on schedule 83% of the time.
Long Beach Municipal Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Long Beach. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LGB? If you've booked an early flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Tampa International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Long Beach Municipal Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TPA instead:
Grab a Tampa International Airport rental car and explore Tampa and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Tampa International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
From Tampa International Airport, Tampa is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Tampa International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Tampa. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Tampa International Airport for August if you want to visit Tampa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGB to TPA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Tampa, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its leading attractions. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa, Miami is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
