Travelling from Houston to Long Beach Airport (LGB): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Long Beach Airport (LGB) leaving from either of these bases.
The timezone in Long Beach is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Houston. Long Beach Airport is located in Long Beach.
To ensure you get on your flight from Houston to LGB, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of the departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive on time at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Consider starting your trip from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). You can book a direct Houston to Long Beach Airport (LGB) plane ticket with departures from here.
Get on your direct flight from Houston to LGB with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of HOU.
Southwest Airlines takes the lead in bookings on the HOU to LGB route.
Want to fly with a carrier that won't keep you waiting? Your best bet is Southwest Airlines. 88.46% of its flights between William P. Hobby Airport and Long Beach Airport touch down on schedule.
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to LGB flight:
Most flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Long Beach Airport (LGB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Long Beach Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LGB instead:
The street address for LGB is 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. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Long Beach Airport is $138. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $297. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Houston to LGB. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Houston to Long Beach Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Find an affordable flight from Houston to Long Beach Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Houston to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Long Beach Airport (LGB). Plan your visit to Long Beach in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Houston to LGB plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Long Beach to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Long Beach Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Long Beach
Start your Long Beach trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Long Beach Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
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