Travelling from Seattle to Long Beach Airport (LGB): What you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore your options for leaving from here when reserving your flights from Seattle to Long Beach Airport (LGB).
Long Beach's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Seattle. Long Beach Airport is located in Long Beach.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to LGB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA reach their destination without delay.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
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About Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Reserve a hotel close to LGB if you have a late flight from Seattle to Long Beach Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
LGB is located at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Getting from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to central Long Beach
Central Long Beach is around 6 kilometres from Long Beach Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Right now, R 1,451 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Long Beach Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,301. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Seattle to LGB if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Long Beach Airport (LGB). Visit Long Beach in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Long Beach is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Seattle to LGB plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Long Beach Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Long Beach
Start your Long Beach trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Long Beach Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
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Explore more of the United States
Long Beach has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres south-east of Long Beach, a visit to San Diego will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Bakersfield is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Long Beach. No journey is complete without dropping by Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
