Philadelphia to Long Beach (PHL–LGB) — 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.

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Philadelphia to Long Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,386 mi 5h 3m nonstop -3h behind

PHL–LGB had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, 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 5h 3m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHL–LGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 76% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
625
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.

Other ways to reach Long Beach from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric PHL→LGB TTN→LGB EWR→LGB
Distance from PHL 36 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 5h 3m 5h 44m 6h 25m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Long Beach International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Long Beach is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 3:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
2,386 mi / 3,840 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 3m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance2,386 mi / 3,840 km
Flight time5h 3m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Long Beach International Airport take about 5h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 2,386 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PHL to LGB: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 3m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Nashville and Salt Lake City.
Long Beach is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from LGB to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TTN and EWR. 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 PHL to LGB

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, 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.

PHL to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to LGB is about 5 hours 3 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, Nashville and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN) and Newark (EWR).