Tampa to Long Beach (TPA–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Long Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,139 mi 4h 27m nonstop -3h behind 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and LGB, connecting options are available through 19 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
VNY ~6h 31m EGE ~6h 42m BCT ~6h 45m LEX ~7h 46m SDF ~7h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
598
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
TPA → LGB
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
100%
Return
LGB → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays → LGB delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 3:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
2,139 mi / 3,442 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 27m.
Getting to TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

Facts

TPA–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance2,139 mi / 3,442 km
Flight time4h 27m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Long Beach International Airport take approximately 4h 27m. The route covers 2,139 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TPA to LGB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, EGE, BCT, LEX, SDF, RFD, ORD, BFI, SLC, OGG, DEN, LAS, AUS, HOU, PHX, DAL, MDW, PHL and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Long Beach is 3 hours behind Tampa.
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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 TPA to LGB

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to LGB ranges from 4 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,139 miles (3,442 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.