Long Beach to Cleveland (LGB–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGB Airport Page →
2,039 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 53m WN → AAF9WN Phoenix (PHX) to Cleveland flights
DEN Denver 5h 55m WN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cleveland flights
MDW Chicago 5h 55m WN → EJALXJWN Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 57m EJAVJAWN → EJAF9UA Las Vegas (LAS) to Cleveland flights
DAL Dallas 6h 20m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Cleveland flights
BNA Nashville 6h 45m LXJWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cleveland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 55m AFDLKE → DLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Cleveland flights
SEA Seattle 9h 49m ASWN → AS Seattle (SEA) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Long Beach to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,039 mi 4h 25m nonstop +3h ahead

LGB–CLE had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,039 miles in 4h 25m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LGB–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 55% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
PHX ~5h 53m DEN ~5h 55m MDW ~5h 55m LAS ~5h 57m DAL ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
407
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGB → CLE
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
64%
Return
CLE → LGB
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGB delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric LGB→CLE LAX→CLE SNA→CLE
Distance from LGB – 17 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 5
Weekly flights – 61 1
Flight time 4h 25m 4h 29m 4h 5m
Departure OTP 55% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Cleveland flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Cleveland flights · Burbank (BUR) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of Long Beach.
LGB: PDT · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 9:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,039 mi / 3,281 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

LGB–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance2,039 mi / 3,281 km
Flight time4h 25m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take about 4h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 2,039 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LGB to CLE: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Chicago Midway.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of Long Beach.
Yes, return flights from CLE to LGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and BUR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LGB to CLE

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LGB to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to CLE is about 4 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,039 miles (3,281 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Burbank (BUR).