The cheapest times to fly from MSJ to LGB are
- January 8th to February 18th
- May 7th to July 8th
- September 24th to December 9th (except the week of October 1st)
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 MSJ to LGB is late May. Prices can be as high as $3772 for Friday flights during early to mid August, or as low as $1021 for Tuesday flights around late May.
When to Fly to Long Beach
Flying from Misawa (MSJ) to Long Beach, CA (LGB) will usually cost between $1174 to $2421 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late May with an average ticket price of $1251. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid August, with an average price of $2598. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1347 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1534 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MSJ to LGB flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MSJ to LGB route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the MSJ to LGB flight is more expensive than the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Misawa. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.18, which is below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays 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 $283 (16%) 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 $1403. Return trip prices are from the LGB to MSJ flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from MSJ to LGB can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 10 hour 23 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 MSJ to LGB while comparing.
- 17 miles (27 km) away from LGB
- Usually 28.72% less expensive than LGB
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Hacking MSJ 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 MSJ to LGB — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $1442
- Average savings: $92 (6%)
- Price for both tickets: $1476
- Average savings: $59 (3.81%)
- Price for both tickets: $1493
- Average savings: $41 (2.67%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from MSJ to LGB? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: American, ANA, Delta, Hawaiian, JAL, JetBlue, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Long Beach Airport to Misawa AB Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 5224 miles or 8407 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from MSJ to LGB?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop MSJ to LGB flight is about 10 hour 23 minutes.
How many flights go between Misawa and Long Beach, CA?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 13 available flights from MSJ to LGB.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | MSJ |
Origination airport name | Misawa AB Airport |
City | Misawa |
Country | Japan |
Latitude | 40.7 |
Longitude | 141.4 |
Return Airport
Destination code | LGB |
Destination airport name | Long Beach Airport |
City | Long Beach, CA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 33.8 |
Longitude | -118.2 |
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