Travelling from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Albuquerque Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your LGB to ABQ flight.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Albuquerque Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Albuquerque — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for LGB to ABQ flights, with 86.15% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Albuquerque Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGB and ABQ:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
You'll find LGB at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Long Beach Municipal Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart LGB reach their destination on time.
Central Long Beach to Long Beach Municipal Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Albuquerque Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LGB:
Arriving at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
Consider booking a hotel close to ABQ if you're taking a late Long Beach Municipal Airport to Albuquerque Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Albuquerque Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Hertz to explore Albuquerque and beyond.
Booking your ride from Albuquerque Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to central Albuquerque
The address for ABQ is 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Albuquerque Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Albuquerque. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
October is the most popular month for flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Albuquerque Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Albuquerque in March.
Before locking in your flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Albuquerque Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Albuquerque, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LGB to ABQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Albuquerque has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres south of Albuquerque, a visit to El Paso will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Franklin Mountains State Park, Franklin Mountains State Park and Wyler Aerial Tramway.
Colorado Springs is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 451 kilometres north of Albuquerque. No journey is complete without a visit to Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.
