Travelling from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): what you need to know
Long Beach and San Jose are in the UTC-7 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LGB to SJC flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Jose — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for LGB to SJC flights, with 87.66% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LGB and SJC include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
At the moment, $139 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $278. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGB to SJC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Long Beach Airport (LGB)
The address for LGB is 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
83.23% of flights departing from Long Beach Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of LGB.
To get to Long Beach Airport from central Long Beach, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGB:
Arriving at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
If you have a late Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SJC:
Grab a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to San Jose. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGB to SJC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Jose. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in United States, head for San Francisco, roughly 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are among the biggest draws.