retired4213 Posted August 10, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Our cruise will be arriving at 8:00 am and will a 12:05 flight from LA be feasible from the port. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKWildcatCruiser Posted August 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I was told not to book before 1:00 pm but they only flight I could get that would get me home same day was 12:55. I think it just depends on LAX and if the ship gets into port on time. No real way to know for sure. Carrying your bags off the ship yourself will cut down some time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 10, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Which ship? Which airline? Rush hour can be horrible and there's construction around LAX. Carry off your luggage and do some sort of private, not shared, transportation. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiacruizers Posted August 10, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 10, 2017 That's cutting it VERY CLOSE. Traffic in Los Angeles is a nightmare, and the LAX airport area is no exception. The ship arrives at 8 am you have to wait to be called off and then you have to clear customs. I would highly suggest a later flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retired4213 Posted August 10, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Thanks for the advice. We will be leaving on Southwest Airlines on a Saturday. The next available flight is at 4:45pm and I felt it would be worth the chance to book a 12:05 flight along with the disembarkation worries.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted August 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Southwest is the best airline for making same day changes. IF you are running late you may be able to just change to the later flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMBOY Posted August 10, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Our cruise will be arriving at 8:00 am and will a 12:05 flight from LA be feasible from the port. Thanks Yes, I live just north of the airport and I was off the ship and home by 9:25A. As long as it a weekend arrival - given no accident, etc. - it should take you no more then 30-40 minutes from the pier to LAX. If it mid week rush hour maybe 1 to 1 1/4 hours. But even then you will have plenty of time getting to the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROUCHPUSS Posted August 10, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Our cruise will be arriving at 8:00 am and will a 12:05 flight from LA be feasible from the port. Thanks You should be fine as long as the ship has no issues getting in.(which rarely happens) I have left as early as 11am out of LAX and still had about an hour to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3cruisers Posted August 10, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Thanks for the advice. We will be leaving on Southwest Airlines on a Saturday. The next available flight is at 4:45pm and I felt it would be worth the chance to book a 12:05 flight along with the disembarkation worries.:cool: Being on a Saturday will help. I have generally flown home on a Monday (done the Imagination several times) and my flights have always been at about that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N7786W Flyer Posted August 10, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 10, 2017 We've cruised out of Long Beach twice in the past two years. In both instances, we had departing flights prior to noon...and we made both (actually arriving at LAX prior to 10am) without any issues whatsoever. Having said that, we had the following parameters: We used self-assist debark and were one of the first passengers off the ship (we are Platinum and have priority debarkation as a perk) We debarked on a weekend, so traffic was minimal...at least for LA. We used taxi cabs rather than waiting for shuttles. If you're not willing to carry off your own luggage or are arriving during the middle of the week, you may want to reconsider your flight times. Garnett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizergal70 Posted August 10, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Thanks for the advice. We will be leaving on Southwest Airlines on a Saturday. The next available flight is at 4:45pm and I felt it would be worth the chance to book a 12:05 flight along with the disembarkation worries.:cool:I have an 11:50 am flight out of LAX. I'm not worried at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 11, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Our cruise will be arriving at 8:00 am and will a 12:05 flight from LA be feasible from the port. Thanks If everything goes well then yes is doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdemps Posted August 11, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Take your own bags off and grab a taxi and you will be at LAX within an hour or so. We didn't have any issues on July 15th, a Saturday getting to the airport by about 11:30 and we didn't even leave the ship til 10:30. We did have a 1:30 flight so we had enough time for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 11, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Southwest is the best airline for making same day changes.IF you are running late you may be able to just change to the later flight. I agree. I like their no change fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4ular Posted August 11, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 11, 2017 And "buy" a porter to get through customs! They have their own line & will get you through on record time. Tip well, it'll be the best $ you'll spend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosefloater Posted August 11, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 11, 2017 And "buy" a porter to get through customs! They have their own line & will get you through on record time. Tip well, it'll be the best $ you'll spend! At Long Beach, you go through customs before you collect your luggage. If you are doing self-assist, you carry off your own luggage. No porters can help you. OP - Do self-assist debarkation. You should be fine. If you want a taxi, they line up on the left side as you leave the dome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted August 11, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Thanks for the advice. We will be leaving on Southwest Airlines on a Saturday. The next available flight is at 4:45pm and I felt it would be worth the chance to book a 12:05 flight along with the disembarkation worries.:cool: I think you will be okay if you take your bags off and get off as early as you can, take a Taxi from the port. Just be sure to call SWA if you think you won't make it so you don't lose your money and they put you on the next one, but that's just a precautionary measure. Your itinerary will tell you when they give up your ticket. I have lost money before for a no show on a flight I had forgotten to cancel/reschedule Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 11, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 11, 2017 And "buy" a porter to get through customs! They have their own line & will get you through on record time. Tip well, it'll be the best $ you'll spend! Not in Long Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted August 11, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Do self assist and you should be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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