Long Beach to Philadelphia (LGB–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LGB–PHL had nonstop service, last on the schedule in March 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 2,386 miles in 4h 45m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ BBQ | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Long Beach
| Metric | LGB→PHL | HHR→PHL | LAX→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGB | – | 13 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 15 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 | 136 |
| Flight time | 4h 45m | 4h 22m | 5h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LGB: PDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 9:00 PM in Philadelphia.
SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.
Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.
Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.
LGB–PHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGB to PHL
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in March 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 PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGB to PHL is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,386 miles (3,840 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Santa Ana (SNA).