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Flights from Tampa to Long Beach
There are no direct flights from Tampa to Long Beach. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Houston, about 5h 51m door to door (90 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 51m Prices checked 14 days ago
Tampa to Long Beach at a glance
Cheapest returnUS$383Tue 29 Dec – Wed 6 JanFastest journey5h 51mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Houston
Best ways to fly from Tampa to Long Beach
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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TPA Phoenix (PHX) LGB
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue10:15 TPA11:15 PHX0h 45m connection12:00 PHX13:06 LGBSouthwest Airlines
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TPA Houston (HOU) LGB
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon05:45 TPA06:43 HOU1h 17m connection08:00 HOU08:56 LGBSouthwest Airlines
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TPA Dallas (DAL) LGB
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon10:00 TPA11:15 DAL1h 15m connection12:30 DAL13:18 LGBSouthwest Airlines
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TPA Las Vegas (LAS) LGB
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon06:00 TPA07:20 LAS1h 25m connection08:45 LAS09:40 LGBSouthwest Airlines
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TPA Denver (DEN) LGB
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu06:30 TPA08:00 DEN1h 00m connection09:00 DEN10:11 LGBSouthwest Airlines
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TPA Salt Lake City (SLC) LGB
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Sat07:30 TPA09:45 SLC1h 30m connection11:15 SLC11:58 LGBDelta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,454 km2,145 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 51mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hLong Beach vs Tampa
- Currency in Long Beach
- USD
- Airports
- TPA, PIE → LGB
Flights from Tampa to Long Beach: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tampa to Long Beach?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Houston and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Tampa to Long Beach?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,454 km.
Where do you change planes between Tampa and Long Beach?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Houston (HOU), Dallas (DAL) and Las Vegas (LAS). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tampa and Long Beach?
Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Long Beach: Long Beach International Airport (LGB).
What is the time difference between Tampa and Long Beach?
Long Beach is 3 hours behind Tampa.





