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NYC → LGB · about 5h 19m nonstop · 2,460 miles · 5 airlines
Fares shown are recorded lows. An agent confirms today's live price on the call.
Southwest Airlines serves NYC–LGB through its hub network, usually with one connection. The nonstop flight time is about 5h 19m.
Fare classes available: Basic, Choice / Choice Preferred, Choice Extra. Southwest does not charge change fees on any fare; you pay the fare difference if the new flight is more expensive.
The lowest one-way fare we have on record for this route is $430 on Southwest. Fares like that usually show up on off-peak days and for travel booked a few weeks out; an agent can check whether a similar fare is available for your dates.
Because Delta Air Lines treats New York as a hub, this pairing tends to have frequent departures throughout the day. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines also compete here, which keeps fares in check.
At 2,460 miles and about 5h 19m nonstop, this is a long domestic sector where the choice of airline matters for comfort: seat pitch, Wi-Fi, and a meal option vary more than the fare does. Overnight and first-departure flights are usually cheapest.
Recorded lows on NYC–LGB have come from Alaska and Southwest recently. The cheapest carrier on a given day depends on how full each flight is, so a live comparison usually beats any rule of thumb.
Lowest Southwest Airlines fares seen in recent searches. Recorded lows, not live quotes.
Lowest recorded one-way fare per month. Green marks the cheapest month.
Winter fares out of the Northeast peak around the holidays and February school breaks; late April to early June and September to early November are usually the calmest on price.
On this specific route our fare history shows October as the cheapest month and September as the most expensive, a spread of $209 between the two.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday departures are usually the cheapest days on domestic routes; Friday and Sunday are the most expensive. Early-morning and late-evening flights are often priced below the midday departures.
For domestic travel, booking three to eight weeks ahead usually captures the best price. Inside two weeks, fares climb; more than four months out, airlines have not yet released their cheapest inventory.
The same city pair priced from each airport combination. Differences on the same day are often larger than the drive between airports.
Fares from a neighboring airport are sometimes far lower than the drive is long. Agents quote all of these on one call.
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Southwest Airlines usually connects through one of its hubs on this route. The agent will compare nonstop options on other carriers.
The lowest one-way fare we have recorded recently is $430. Fares change daily; call (708) 866-8751 for today's price.
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 19m to cover 2,460 miles. Connecting itineraries add two to five hours depending on the layover.
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the carriers most likely to serve this route. We book all of them.
Yes. Our partner agency's licensed agents can book Southwest flights and compare them with other carriers on the same route.
No. You pay the fare difference only if the new flight costs more.
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