Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport.
Leave enough time to make your PDX to LGB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Long Beach — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Southwest Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between PDX and LGB include:
Sacramento International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Right now, ج.م. 5,452 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 11,407. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PDX to LGB.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PDX to LGB.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX's address is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PDX touch down on schedule 83.65% of the time.
Portland International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PDX? If you're catching an early flight from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Consider staying in a hotel near LGB if you're taking a late Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Long Beach Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Avis and see more of Long Beach and beyond.
Boost your chances of getting the best possible rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Long Beach Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to central Long Beach
LGB is located at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
From Long Beach Airport, Long Beach is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
The quietest month for a flight from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Long Beach based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Long Beach is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Portland International Airport to Long Beach Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to LGB in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Long Beach has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 32 kilometres north of Long Beach, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 153 kilometres south-east of Long Beach, San Diego is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
