Airport guide
Flying into Long Beach International (LGB)
Every venue below has LGB as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is a large airport 17 miles from downtown Los Angeles in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 36 venues with 646 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is Carpenter Performing Arts Center - CA at 2.6 miles.
Venues nearest LGB
| Venue | City | From LGB | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Performing Arts Center - CA | Long Beach | 2.6 mi (4.2 km) | 14 | SNA, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Marine Stadium | Long Beach | 3.9 mi (6.3 km) | 13 | SNA, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Thunder Studios | Long Beach | 3.9 mi (6.3 km) | 1 | LAX, 13 mi | Hotels |
| Belmont Shore | Long Beach | 4 mi (6.5 km) | 11 | SNA, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Marina Green Park | Long Beach | 4.1 mi (6.6 km) | 1 | LAX, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Gaslamp Restaurant & Bar | Long Beach | 4.2 mi (6.7 km) | 10 | SNA, 16 mi | Hotels |
| The Laugh Factory - Long Beach | Long Beach | 4.3 mi (7.0 km) | 1 | LAX, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Queen Mary Waterfront | Long Beach | 5 mi (8.1 km) | 3 | LAX, 18 mi | Hotels |
| F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach | Long Beach | 5.1 mi (8.2 km) | 1 | LAX, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Spaghettini | Seal Beach | 5.3 mi (8.6 km) | 3 | SNA, 14 mi | Hotels |
| SeaCoast Grace Church | Cypress | 6 mi (9.6 km) | 1 | SNA, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Cerritos Center | Cerritos | 6.2 mi (10.0 km) | 46 | SNA, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Long Beach Arena at Long Beach Convention Center | Long Beach | 6.5 mi (10.4 km) | 66 | LAX, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Long Beach Aquatics Center | Long Beach | 6.5 mi (10.4 km) | 33 | LAX, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Terrace Theater at Long Beach Convention Center | Long Beach | 6.5 mi (10.4 km) | 22 | LAX, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Long Beach Climbing Theater | Long Beach | 6.5 mi (10.4 km) | 10 | LAX, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Beverly O'Neill Theater at Long Beach Convention Center | Long Beach | 6.5 mi (10.4 km) | 9 | LAX, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Long Beach Target Shooting Hall | Long Beach | 6.5 mi (10.4 km) | 7 | LAX, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Long Beach Road Course | Long Beach | 6.5 mi (10.4 km) | 3 | LAX, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Long Beach Convention Center | Long Beach | 6.5 mi (10.4 km) | 3 | LAX, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Calvary Chapel Downey | Downey | 7 mi (11.3 km) | 1 | LAX, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Dignity Health Sports Park - Stadium | Carson | 7.3 mi (11.8 km) | 39 | LAX, 9.7 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Dignity Health Sports Park - Track | Carson | 7.3 mi (11.8 km) | 34 | LAX, 9.7 mi | Hotels |
| Dignity Health Sports Park - Carson Center Court | Carson | 7.3 mi (11.8 km) | 21 | LAX, 9.7 mi | Hotels |
| Improv Comedy Club - Brea | Brea | 16 mi (26.0 km) | 82 | SNA, 17 mi | Hotels |
And 11 more venues in La Mirada, La Habra, Carson, San Pedro, Pico Rivera and Fullerton.
Event weekends near LGB
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues LGB is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 31 | Carpenter Performing Arts Center - CA | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 33 | Improv Comedy Club - Brea | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 8 | Improv Comedy Club - Brea | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 21 | Improv Comedy Club - Brea | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 29 | La Habra Depot Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 23 | La Habra Depot Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 1 | Gaslamp Restaurant & Bar | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 9 | Long Beach Arena at Long Beach Convention Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 3 | The Charleston - Fullerton | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 4 | La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 14 | Improv Comedy Club - Brea | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 7 | Terrace Theater at Long Beach Convention Center | Search this weekend |
Next events near LGB
Dear Evan Hansen
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts, La Mirada, California
Braxton Brothers
Spaghettini, Seal Beach, California
Cain - Band
SeaCoast Grace Church, Cypress, California
Billy Joel Legacy - Tribute
Cerritos Center, Cerritos, California
From about $83.00View TicketsMisha Brown
Improv Comedy Club - Brea, Brea, California
From about $55.00View TicketsLittle Women
Carpenter Performing Arts Center - CA, Long Beach, California
From about $97.00View Tickets- From about $53.00View Tickets
International City Theatre: The Laugh Track
Beverly O'Neill Theater at Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California
From about $92.00View TicketsDustin Ybarra
Improv Comedy Club - Brea, Brea, California
From about $56.00View TicketsLittle Women - ASL Interpreted
Carpenter Performing Arts Center - CA, Long Beach, California
From about $77.00View Tickets
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When events near LGB happen
- 86% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 127 of 221 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities LGB serves
| City | Events | From LGB | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | 208 | 4 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Carson | 124 | 7.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| La Mirada | 106 | 9.8 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Brea | 82 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Cerritos | 46 | 6.2 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| San Pedro | 6 | 9.6 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Pico Rivera | 4 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Fullerton | 2 | 14 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Cypress | 1 | 6 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Downey | 1 | 8.5 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near LGB
| Airport | Type | From LGB |
|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles International Airport | Large airport | 17 mi |
| SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport | Large airport | 19 mi |
| BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | Large airport | 29 mi |
| ONT Ontario International Airport | Large airport | 36 mi |
LAX is the second option for 22 of these venues.
Home teams near LGB
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Frequently asked questions
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which other airports are near LGB?
Within 50 miles of LGB we also list Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 17 miles away, John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 19 miles away, Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 29 miles away and Ontario International Airport (ONT), 36 miles away.
Which teams play home games near LGB?
LA Galaxy (Dignity Health Sports Park - Stadium) play their home games at venues LGB is the first airport for.
How far is LGB from Improv Comedy Club - Brea?
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is 16 miles from Improv Comedy Club - Brea in a straight line. John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is almost as close, at 17 miles, so compare both when you search.
How many events are near LGB in the next 12 weeks?
We list 183 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues LGB is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 20, with 33. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is LGB from downtown Los Angeles?
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is 17 miles (27.5 km) from downtown Los Angeles in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
Which venues are closest to LGB?
Of the venues LGB is the first airport we list for, the closest are Carpenter Performing Arts Center - CA (2.6 miles), Marine Stadium (3.9 miles) and Thunder Studios (3.9 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
