Muumuu Posted August 31, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Will be flying east coast to west for a cruise out of Long Beach What are the pros and cons of flying into LA vs into Long Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az4ship Posted August 31, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Go to Long Beach. It is a small airport and very easy to get to the port. I try to avoid Lax . LAX is much further Long beach is a nice city and easy to navigate Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 31, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 31, 2016 If you can get into Long Beach definitely do it. As a smaller airport, your choices will be limited. But if possible use Long Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted August 31, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Pros to LGB: Smaller airport - easier to navigate Closer to port Cons to LGB: Less service, thus fewer flight options JetBlue is the big dog at LGB, with east coast non-stops to BOS and JFK. AA only flies in from PHX, DL only from SLC and WN only from Oakland. Since I don't fly in/out of LGB (though I did years ago with jetAmerica) I can't speak to rental car pricing, lodging or shuttle transportation costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted August 31, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I love LGB. Great tiny airport. One of my girlfriends lives about a mile away, so she picks me up most of the time. I rented a car once - the vendors were just outside to the left of the terminal - a tiny walk. Best thing of LGB for me is the very cool little wine bar, 4th Street Vine. A great little place! Nice outside seating, a fire garden, good selection of wines by the glass and tapas. Free internet too. I will get to LGB a good 2 hours ahead, grab a seat, order some wine and tapas and sit there, relax and do some reading. If you can swing your flights in/out of LGB, I'd do it. I personally abhor LAX... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted August 31, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Just check the price difference to see if it's (LGB) worth it to you. I prefer to use BUR when I can but sometimes the cost/connections isn't worth it when we fly and LAX ends up being the best option. JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1213 Posted August 31, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 31, 2016 There's also Orange County, which is about the same distance as LAX but in the opposite direction. LGB certainly wins out of them all, but I would put the backup as Orange County, not LAX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted August 31, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Just check the price difference to see if it's (LGB) worth it to you. I prefer to use BUR when I can but sometimes the cost/connections isn't worth it when we fly and LAX ends up being the best option. JMHO. Agree. Just pick whatever option will be cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted August 31, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I just love LGB. It's a small, quaint, romantic little airport. It's been a couple of years but I remember no jet ways. You walk up stairs to board the plane. Baggage claim is outside under the palm trees. Taxis about 50 feet from baggage claim. 15 minute ride to hotels or port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted August 31, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 31, 2016 There's also Orange County, which is about the same distance as LAX but in the opposite direction. LGB certainly wins out of them all, but I would put the backup as Orange County, not LAX. SNA is an often-overlooked choice. When I was a kid, the first flight of the day out of there at 7am served as my alarm clock - the flight path was right over our apartment. It's right there off the 405, so go right up from there to port. Depending on the time of day you are driving, you are subject to the "driving north to work" traffic jams. But, those aren't as bad as the traffic jams around LAX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted September 1, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 1, 2016 And there's this statue of John Wayne outside... LINK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrestler171 Posted September 1, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Another vote for LGB. I will pay a little more money to go into LGB vs LAX. LAX is too busy and the traffic in that area is crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muumuu Posted September 1, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Thank you all so much for your time and experience. Looks like Long Beach it is! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donray Posted September 1, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 1, 2016 And there's this statue of John Wayne outside... LINK It is inside the airport for quit a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted September 2, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 2, 2016 It is inside the airport for quit a few years. Shows how long it's been since I've transited SNA. I'm usually at LAX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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