Flying from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Long Beach (the location of Long Beach Airport).
Give yourself enough time to catch your LGB to Vancouver flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When searching for plane tickets from LGB to Vancouver, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The journey from central Long Beach to LGB takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near LGB:
Long Beach Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from LGB land on time.
You'll find LGB at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Vancouver
R 3,522 is currently the best price for a one-way Long Beach Airport to Vancouver flight. A return plane ticket starts at R 8,620. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from LGB to Vancouver if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Long Beach Airport to Vancouver ticket.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near YVR if you're coming in on a late flight from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver. Pick one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
To get the best deal, book your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from LGB to Vancouver.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
After your flight from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 2 kilometres from Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH).
The journey will take about 10 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your LGB to Vancouver flight:
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from CXH in advance so you can just pick up the keys and get on your way.
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) is about 72 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or taxi after your flight from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver.
If you go by public transport, the journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your break by checking in to a hotel near YXX after your LGB to Vancouver flight. Recharge after a day of travel or just take a moment to settle into a new destination at:
Plan ahead and put that extra money in your pocket. Book your vehicle from YXX one week before your flight from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver to access the best rates.
Best time to go to Vancouver
July is the busiest month for flights from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Vancouver in January.
Before locking in your Long Beach Airport to Vancouver plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGB to Vancouver in February when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Downtown Vancouver are top attractions which should feature on every Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
Kamloops is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. No journey is complete without visiting St. Paul's Cathedral, Riverside Park and Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park.
