Long Beach to Tampa (LGB–TPA) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 17m HNWWN AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 6h 38m UAWN F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 6h 40m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 52m WN F9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa flights
HOU Houston 6h 55m WN EJMWN Houston (HOU) to Tampa flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 58m AFDLKE DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tampa flights
MDW Chicago 7h 15m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Tampa flights
DAL Dallas 7h 20m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Tampa flights
AUS Austin 7h 53m WN DLWN Austin (AUS) to Tampa flights
SFO San Francisco 18h 25m UA NZUAVA San Francisco (SFO) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Long Beach to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LGB and TPA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
569
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGB → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
TPA → LGB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGB delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric LGB→TPA LAX→TPA SNA→TPA
Distance from LGB 17 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 9 3
Weekly flights 34 1
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 9:00 PM in Tampa.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

LGB–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Tampa route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to TPA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Nashville.
Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Long Beach.
Yes, return flights from TPA 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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