$49 Cheap Flights from Long Beach (LGB) to San Jose (SJC)

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Today's featured flight deals from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)

Nonstop
Carry-on included
Lower price than typical

Cheap Flights from Long Beach to San Jose (LGB-SJC)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $49 for one-way flights and $97 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Mon, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 9
LGB
Long Beach
SJC
San Jose
$97 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from Long Beach to San Jose, returning Tue, Dec 9, priced at $97 found 9 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 9
LGB
Long Beach
SJC
San Jose
$107 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$107
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from Long Beach to San Jose, returning Tue, Dec 9, priced at $107 found 9 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 10
LGB
Long Beach
SJC
San Jose
$112 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$112
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from Long Beach to San Jose, returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $112 found 9 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 10
LGB
Long Beach
SJC
San Jose
$117 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from Long Beach to San Jose, returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $117 found 9 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 10
LGB
Long Beach
SJC
San Jose
$122 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$122
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from Long Beach to San Jose, returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $122 found 9 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Dec 13 - Thu, Jan 1
LGB
Long Beach
SJC
San Jose
$134 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$134
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 13 from Long Beach to San Jose, returning Thu, Jan 1, priced at $134 found 6 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 9
LGB
Long Beach
SJC
San Jose
$144 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from Long Beach to San Jose, returning Tue, Dec 9, priced at $144 found 9 hours ago
Delta
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 21
LGB
Long Beach
SJC
San Jose
$214 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$214
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Long Beach to San Jose, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $214 found 5 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 9
LGB
Long Beach
SJC
San Jose
$529 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$529
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 27 from Long Beach to San Jose, returning Mon, Feb 9, priced at $529 found 11 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
LGB
Long Beach
SJC
San Jose
$529 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$529
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Long Beach to San Jose, returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $529 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Long Beach (LGB) to San Jose (SJC)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $77 - $986 per traveler.

Alternative airports near San Jose

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to San Francisco Intl. SFO. Average driving time to city center is 40 minutes. Flights from $430
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
Average driving time to city center40 min
Flights from $430
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Average driving time to city center is 41 minutes. Flights from $326
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Average driving time to city center41 min
Flights from $326
Flights from Long Beach (LGB) to San Jose (SJC)
Origin airport
Long Beach Municipal
Destination airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Roundtrip price
$97
Distance
324 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 15 mins

Long Beach to San Jose Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Long Beach to San Jose

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Long Beach to San Jose are during the month of December. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Long Beach to San Jose with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Long Beach to San Jose

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Long Beach to San Jose: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Long Beach to San Jose

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Long Beach to San Jose in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $49 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Long Beach to San Jose flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Long Beach to San Jose airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) cost?
Secure a cheap one-way flight from $49 or cheap return flight from $97 from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
The cheapest month to fly from LGB to SJC is December, when demand is low. Off-peak months are often when airlines offer lower prices between these airports.
Which airlines fly direct from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
Board a direct flight with Southwest Airlines and journey straight from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
Expedia's filter tool lets you easily compare airlines, flight times and baggage options all in one place. Choose your preferences, then sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find out which carrier offers the cheapest LGB to SJC flight.
How many flights per day from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
Every day, an average of 3 nonstop flights operate from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC). Pick the departure time that best fits your schedule.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
The 2 PM departures from LGB to SJC see the highest demand. Greater demand means you'll likely pay more for these departures. If you want to save on your trip, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from LGB to SJC?
If you depart on a Saturday, you'll get the biggest range of choices for flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
What is the earliest flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)'s first flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) takes off at approximately 7:15AM UTC-8. With a flight time of 1h 15m, you'll touch down at around 8:30AM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
Flights from LGB to SJC have an average travel time of 1 hour and 17 minutes. The total distance between these two airports is 320 mi.
What airline has the least delays from LGB to SJC?
Consider traveling with Southwest Airlines if you'd like to fly straight from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) without any interruptions. This carrier has the strongest track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 92%. Want to get notified of any changes? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
To avoid possible delays on the Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) route, fly before 3 PM. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Jose from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)?
Catch a direct flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Jose and arrive at Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK). An alternative gateway to the city is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from LGB to SJC just before your trip is typically more expensive. However, if there's some wiggle room with your departure times and dates, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a LGB to SJC flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a LGB to SJC flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better still, managing everything in one place takes the hassle out of travel planning. Just secure your flights and select from our extensive range of hotels, then tailor your trip with other add-ons like tours, car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
In most cases, you can cancel or reschedule your LGB to SJC flight. However, there may be additional charges, especially if you booked more than 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's fees and guidelines on flight changes, or if you'd like more details, go to our Customer Service portal.

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