Flying from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Long Beach Airport.
Every week, there are 20 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Long Beach Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, opt for the 06:50 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 19:55 with Southwest Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive 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 SJC to LGB flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Long Beach (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Long Beach Airport.
Southwest Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Southwest Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for SJC to LGB flights, with 88.03% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Long Beach Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SJC and LGB:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Long Beach Airport flight is C$112. A return fare right now is C$223. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from SJC to LGB, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Long Beach Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SJC to LGB.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Long Beach Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that depart SJC arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near SJC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Long Beach Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Book a hotel close to LGB if you have a late Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Long Beach Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Long Beach Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Avis and chase adventure across Long Beach and beyond.
To secure the best deal, book your ride from Long Beach Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your departure date.
Getting from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to central Long Beach
LGB is located at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Long Beach Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Long Beach. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Long Beach Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Long Beach in April.
When reserving your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Long Beach Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Long Beach, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SJC to LGB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Long Beach has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 32 kilometres north of Long Beach, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you want to check out another corner of United States, head for San Diego, about 153 kilometres south-east of Long Beach. San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego are among the biggest draws.
