Flying from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Long Beach (the location of Long Beach Airport) and Vancouver follow the same timezone — UTC-7.
Allow plenty of time to catch your LGB to Vancouver flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from LGB to Vancouver with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Long Beach, LGB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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. 83.23% 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
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Long Beach Airport to Vancouver flight is ₹ 13,498. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 58,006. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from LGB to Vancouver if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Scoring cheap tickets from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest prices across each month and snap up an awesome deal.
Finding a cheap flight from LGB to Vancouver is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from LGB to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Following your flight from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 15 minutes or so.
Following your LGB to Vancouver flight, rest your head at a hotel close to CXH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
In general, the sooner you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Secure your ride from CXH the moment you know your dates.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is about 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you about 1 hour to reach the city centre by ride-share or cab after your flight from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver.
If you go by public transport, the journey time is about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, choose a hotel close to YXX. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your LGB to Vancouver flight:
Whether you're searching for a compact for solo travel or an SUV to fit the family, you'll find the perfect Abbotsford Airport rental car for your needs. Check out the range of wheels available here from names such as Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
If you're looking for a specific model or make, book your ride from YXX about one week ahead of your flight from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you want, as well as a better deal.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver. The city comes alive in high season, but rates are often higher and major attractions can be crowded. Go to Vancouver in low season if you want a quieter vibe.
Before booking a Long Beach Airport to Vancouver flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LGB to Vancouver in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Long Beach Airport to Vancouver, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are top attractions which should be on every Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a visit to Kelowna will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
Kamloops is another standout destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No trip is complete without seeing Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
