msshawn Posted January 29, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 29, 2020 We will arrive back from our cruise on 11-21 20, Do you think it would be safe for us to book a flight for 11:25? My next option would be 12:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted January 29, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) I think you will be fine if you carry your bags off of the ship yourself. When I cruised, I was out of the terminal at 7:45, took the shuttle bus, and was in front of my gate at 9:45. Traffic was fine. The airport was congested. Lines to check baggage were long. Security lines were really long. We have pre check and there was even a line for pre check. However the pre check line only had about ten people. Then we had to take a shuttle to our terminal. It was an ordeal and took us longer than any other airport returning from a cruise. But still, we were in front of our gate at 9:45. i think it all depends on whether or not you carry off your bags and have precheck. The later flight will be less stressful. Edited January 29, 2020 by TNcruising02 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greektreats Posted January 29, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 29, 2020 TNcruisingO2, were you on Panorama? It is not scheduled to dock until 9:00am, but I'm hoping it normally docks earlier! We will be cruising on Panorama 2/8-15, and our flight leaves LAX at 12:20pm. We will do early departure and carry our bags off the ship, but I'm a little concerned about making our flight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n6uqqq Posted January 29, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Been to Long Beach numerous times, usually off around 8 am but there are no guarantees. Book later flight for peace of mind IMHO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted January 30, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 30, 2020 11 hours ago, msshawn said: We will arrive back from our cruise on 11-21 20, Do you think it would be safe for us to book a flight for 11:25? My next option would be 12:40 Assuming you are on the Panorama, I'd book the later flight and be more relaxed. If you'd said the next flight was 3PM or 4PM, I'd say push for the 11:25, but for an hour fifteen sooner, do you need the stress after a nice vcation? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysail2 Posted March 9, 2020 #6 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Does anyone know if Panorama will offer shuttle (paid) service to LAX? I disembark Panorama on Dec. 12. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted March 10, 2020 #7 Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 3/8/2020 at 7:54 PM, ladysail2 said: Does anyone know if Panorama will offer shuttle (paid) service to LAX? I disembark Panorama on Dec. 12. Thank you. They usually do, but I'd check with Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysail2 Posted March 11, 2020 #8 Share Posted March 11, 2020 10 hours ago, scottca075 said: They usually do, but I'd check with Carnival. Thank you. I found them in the shore excursions for the cruise. I'm all set now. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metromover Posted April 18, 2020 #9 Share Posted April 18, 2020 How far is it from LAX to Long Beach port? Also on Panorama, but planned to Uber. Too far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 18, 2020 #10 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Google Maps is your friend: the distance is 23 miles...the time could be anywhere from 40 minutes to close to 90, depending on traffic. Have never heard anything is too far for Uber or Lyft. Use Uberestimate.com for a price idea. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted April 19, 2020 #11 Share Posted April 19, 2020 On 4/18/2020 at 12:00 PM, metromover said: How far is it from LAX to Long Beach port? Also on Panorama, but planned to Uber. Too far? "How far" is never a question you ask in So Cal. It is "how long". How long depends on day of the week, time of day and time of year. No it isn't too far for Uber, but we have no idea what disembarkation polices may be in place; if TSA will have new policies and inspections at the airport or what new obstacles may be in place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrufy Posted October 5, 2020 #12 Share Posted October 5, 2020 On 1/29/2020 at 10:23 AM, msshawn said: We will arrive back from our cruise on 11-21 20, Do you think it would be safe for us to book a flight for 11:25? My next option would be 12:40 Be safe, go for the 12:40 flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted October 10, 2020 #13 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Assuming you're on the Panorama? From past experience the latest Saturday debarkation has started around 8:15, though Mom had one several hours later because the gangway was having issues. Problem with the Carnival shuttle is that you have to wait for the shuttle (read Big Bus) to fill up. Might even have to stop at several LAX terminals. For an 11:25 flight you'll need to be at the airport a good two hours ahead of your flight, so that means leaving Long Beach no later than 8:45. Never know what traffic will be like on the freeways or inside the LAX Horseshoe. CBP moves quickly but you'll still have to wait. The quickest debarkation has been 20 minutes, ship to car, with Diamond Self Assist on a Friday. A good alternative to the shuttle (no idea what will happen to Uber and Lyft in the future) is simply taking a taxi. $60 flat + tip to LAX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted October 10, 2020 #14 Share Posted October 10, 2020 11 hours ago, SadieN said: For an 11:25 flight you'll need to be at the airport a good two hours ahead of your flight, so that means leaving Long Beach no later than 8:45. Never know what traffic will be like on the freeways or inside the LAX Horseshoe. Hi Sadie, We never get to the airport two hours early for any flight. We both have TSA pre-check plus "Clear". We usually get through security in less than 5 minutes and the longest was 10 minutes. We also don't stress if we were to miss a flight. We just get a hotel for the night and enjoy a good dinner somewhere and fly out the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoW mAn Posted November 24, 2020 #15 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I would go later, with the death of SuperShuttle and constant regulatory wrangling in California over Uber and Lyft it may be hard to secure a ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimpil Posted January 14, 2021 #16 Share Posted January 14, 2021 how about flying out of long beach airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted January 15, 2021 #17 Share Posted January 15, 2021 21 hours ago, grimpil said: how about flying out of long beach airport? The OPs trip was supposed to be in November 2020, which did not happen obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrufy Posted January 23, 2021 #18 Share Posted January 23, 2021 On 1/29/2020 at 10:23 AM, msshawn said: We will arrive back from our cruise on 11-21 20, Do you think it would be safe for us to book a flight for 11:25? My next option would be 12:40 Everybody has different experiences. Ours has told us to be safe book out of LAX no earlier than 130pm. Last two times out of Long Beach and one from San Pedro were different from each other. Never trust LA traffic. Take the 1240pm flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan4182 Posted January 25, 2021 #19 Share Posted January 25, 2021 On 4/19/2020 at 4:06 PM, scottca075 said: "How far" is never a question you ask in So Cal. It is "how long". How long depends on day of the week, time of day and time of year. No it isn't too far for Uber, but we have no idea what disembarkation polices may be in place; if TSA will have new policies and inspections at the airport or what new obstacles may be in place. We sailed out of Long Beach on the Splendor to Hawaii. The bus ride from LAX to the port was about 45 minutes in weekend traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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