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A Department of Transportation report shows the Long Beach Airport has the second lowest average domestic airfares in the U.S. at $234. The lowest average fare is $157 at Atlantic City s airport. Ed Joyce/KPCC
Thinking of flying away this Memorial Day holiday weekend? It could be cheaper out of Long Beach. Recent rankings from the U.S. Department of Transportation ( USDOT ) show the Long Beach Airport has the second lowest average domestic airfares in the country.
An airline pays less here than in most other airports in California and in the United States, Rodriguez said. They pay less for gate space, for ramp space, landing fees. We re a very efficient operation.
JetBlue offers the most destinations from the Long Beach Airport (LGB), including Boston, New York and Austin. US Airways, Delta, and Alaska/Horizon also offer flights to Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Seattle.
For travelers, the airport offers car rentals a new concourse designed like a high-end resort, complete with wine bars, fire pits, and local restaurant vendors that charge street prices so you don t get gouged because you re a captive audience, said Rodriguez. He adds a traveler can get from curb to gate in 20 minutes.
She acknowledges competition from Los Angeles International Airport ( LAX ) and other airports in the L.A. region. Himert said convention planners often use those airports to reach Long Beach. But when they do, she s quick to tell them about the Long Beach Airport and the lower fares.
Burbank s Bob Hope Airport has the country s sixth lowest car rentals average domestic airfare at $282. Ontario ranked 23rd with an average domestic airfare of $338. San Diego International Airport is 37th with an average domestic air fare $362. LAX had the 78th lowest average domestic airfare: $409.
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