Seattle to Long Beach (SEA–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.
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.
SEA–LGB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 966 miles in approximately 2h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 21 | 739, 73H, 73J | 2h43-2h44 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 12 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h40-2h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Long Beach from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→LGB | BFI→LGB | BLI→LGB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 43m | 2h 10m | 2h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 59% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · LGB: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
SEA–LGB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to LGB
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to LGB is about 2 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 966 miles (1,555 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sacramento, Portland and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI) and Bellingham (BLI).