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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Seattle to Long Beach:

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 11:50 am
• Latest: departs at 6:17 pm and lands at 9:02 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 45m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Seattle to Long Beach:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Seattle to Long Beach takes 2h 45m, covering 966 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Seattle to Long Beach range from $197 to $390, with an average of $257 over the past 12 months. Anything below $197 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 78% above the $257 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $231 round-trip, compared to $250 via a layover through San Jose (SJC).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Seattle to Long Beach flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Seattle to Long Beach route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Seattle to Long Beach are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $171, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
• Thrifty

Flights from Seattle to Long Beach usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB).

One-stop flights from Seattle to Long Beach most commonly connect through:

• Sacramento Intl (SMF) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Oakland (OAK) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 24% of one-stop connections
• San Jose (SJC) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Seattle to Long Beach. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $222 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $317, a difference of $95.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Seattle and Long Beach. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Sacramento Intl (SMF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 4h 50m via Oakland (OAK) and 4h 58m via San Jose (SJC).

Some of the most popular sights in Long Beach are Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Cruise Terminal Dome. These are among the most viewed places in Long Beach on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Seattle to Long Beach flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

In case you are stranded or require assistance getting around SEA, look for airport volunteers wearing blue jackets. Furthermore, the airport employs "Pathfinders" in red vests with an iPad in hand, ready to direct passengers to their desired destination. Feel free to ask any of these people for assistance, as they are all well-versed in airport matters.

Mothers traveling with infants through LGB can relax knowing that nursing rooms are available at the airport. These rooms provide much-needed privacy for mothers while breastfeeding, near the ladies' restrooms in the main Terminal and near Gate 2. Each room has a seat, a diaper-changing table, and electrical outlets.

Smarte Carte offers luggage storage services at SEA in the baggage claim area near Carousel 13. The facility offers luggage storage services for extra baggage and frozen and refrigerated items.

LGB has several major car rental agency counters, making it relatively easy to obtain a rental car at the airport. These counters can be found in the Ground Transportation Center, which is located directly across from the main Terminal. Avis, Budget, Thrifty, and Alamo provide a free shuttle service from the airport to the off-airport car rental facility.