Cheap Flights from MIA to LGB: When to Fly from Miami to Long Beach

 

The cheapest times to fly from MIA to LGB are

• January 8th to February 25th
• April 16th to April 29th
• July 30th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MIA to LGB is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $2241 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $285 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.

 

When to Fly to Long Beach

Flying from Miami, FL (MIA) to Long Beach, CA (LGB) will usually cost between $317 to $766 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $334. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $902. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $567 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $503 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MIA to LGB flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MIA to LGB route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MIA to LGB flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Miami. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.13, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $285 (41%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $389. Return trip prices are from the LGB to MIA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MIA to LGB can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 10 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from MIA to LGB while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking MIA to LGB

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from MIA to LGB — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MIA to LGB? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Long Beach Airport to Miami International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2322 miles or 3737 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MIA to LGB?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MIA to LGB flight is about 5 hour 10 minutes.

How many flights go between Miami, FL and Long Beach, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 95 available flights from MIA to LGB.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.