LAX → Long Beach
LAX to Long Beach in ten minutes.
Long Beach is a top cruise port and a major South Bay hotel market. The 710 corridor is one of the slowest in metro LA. A ten-minute eVTOL transfer gives cruise passengers and convention attendees a structural advantage.
10 min
eVTOL at launch
$160–$220
est. launch fare
30 km
straight-line distance
35–70 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the LAX → Long Beach transfer
Side-by-side time and price comparison across helicopter, car, train, and eVTOL air taxi (both at launch and at scale).
Reference fares are static and accurate as of April 2026. Live operator pricing may vary — confirm with the operator at time of booking.
Helicopter (today)
10 min
$245–$345
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
35–70 min
$65–$95
eVTOL — at launch
10 min
$160–$220
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
10 min
$85–$120
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies LAX → Long Beach today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the Los Angeles airport corridor:
- Blade
- Group 3 Aviation
- Helinet Aviation
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from LAX to Long Beach?+
By car the LAX to Long Beach transfer takes 35–70 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 10 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 10 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from LAX to Long Beach cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the LAX to Long Beach route is expected to be $160–$220. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly $85–$120.
Are there helicopter operators flying LAX to Long Beach today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the Los Angeles airport corridor include Blade, Group 3 Aviation, Helinet Aviation. Charter rates run roughly $245–$345.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from LAX launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at LAX between late 2026 and 2028, depending on operator certification and vertiport infrastructure. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace have all announced North America launch markets.
Is the LAX to Long Beach eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch ($160–$220) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate ($245–$345) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about $85–$120.