$84 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Long Beach (LGB)

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Long Beach (SFO-LGB)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $84 for one-way flights and $177 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Sep 25
SFO
San Francisco
LGB
Long Beach
$177 Roundtrip, just found
$177
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from San Francisco to Long Beach, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $177 just found
Southwest Airlines
Sun, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 17
SFO
San Francisco
LGB
Long Beach
$181 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 14 from San Francisco to Long Beach, returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $181 found 5 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Sep 25
SFO
San Francisco
LGB
Long Beach
$182 Roundtrip, just found
$182
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from San Francisco to Long Beach, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $182 just found
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 13
SFO
San Francisco
LGB
Long Beach
$187 Roundtrip, just found
$187
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 11 from San Francisco to Long Beach, returning Mon, Oct 13, priced at $187 just found
Southwest Airlines
Sun, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 17
SFO
San Francisco
LGB
Long Beach
$188 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 14 from San Francisco to Long Beach, returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $188 found 5 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 19
SFO
San Francisco
LGB
Long Beach
$191 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$191
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from San Francisco to Long Beach, returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $191 found 3 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Oct 29 - Fri, Oct 31
SFO
San Francisco
LGB
Long Beach
$192 Roundtrip, just found
$192
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from San Francisco to Long Beach, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $192 just found
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 19
SFO
San Francisco
LGB
Long Beach
$193 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$193
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from San Francisco to Long Beach, returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $193 found 3 days ago
Delta
Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 18
SFO
San Francisco
LGB
Long Beach
$334 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$334
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from San Francisco to Long Beach, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $334 found 10 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 1
SFO
San Francisco
LGB
Long Beach
$683 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$683
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from San Francisco to Long Beach, returning Sat, Nov 1, priced at $683 found 14 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Long Beach (LGB)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $157 - $786 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Long Beach

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

Select flight to Los Angeles Intl. LAX. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 27 minutes. Flights from $105
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center27 min
Flights from $105
Select flight to John Wayne SNA. Average driving time to city center is 32 minutes. Flights from $120
SNA
John Wayne
Average driving time to city center32 min
Flights from $120
Select flight to Bob Hope BUR. Average driving time to city center is 43 minutes. Flights from $157
BUR
Bob Hope
Average driving time to city center43 min
Flights from $157
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Long Beach (LGB)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Long Beach Municipal
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines
Roundtrip price
$177
Distance
354 mi

San Francisco to Long Beach Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Long Beach

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 San Francisco to Long Beach are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Long Beach with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Long Beach: 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 San Francisco to Long Beach

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 San Francisco to Long Beach in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $84 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 San Francisco to Long Beach 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 San Francisco to Long Beach 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 San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) cost?
Discover the latest flight deals from SFO to LGB by entering your preferred travel dates and searching on Expedia. Easily compare prices by departure date if you have flexibility with your schedule and use handy filters to explore prices for your preferred journey. As a member of One Key™, our free loyalty program, you can use Price Tracking to watch fares and receive notifications if prices go up or down.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to LGB?
The cheapest flights from SFO to LGB are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)?
You can't fly direct to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.). However, you can seamlessly travel to Long Beach without any layovers by taking off from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SFO to LGB?
Use the filter tool on Expedia to compare airlines and find the cheapest carrier that'll take you from SFO to LGB. Sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to snap up a great deal.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)?
You'll have to hop on a flight with a layover when traveling from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB). Direct flights don't operate daily on this route. However, just filter your search to include one or more stops to find an option that works for you.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to LGB?
Generally you'll find the greatest selection of flight options on a Friday. Tuesdays tend to be the quietest.* But this can vary based on the season, airline and other factors.*Busiest/quietest day to travel is based on Expedia flight demand through January to December 2024.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)?
To avoid possible delays on the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) route, aim to fly before 3 PM. Later departures are 22% more likely to be canceled.**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 Long Beach from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
You can arrive at any of these Long Beach airports after your direct flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO):

  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
  • Bob Hope Airport (BUR)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from SFO to LGB are typically more expensive. For the cheapest rates, start looking for flights ahead of time. That said, if you can play around with your travel dates, you may land a cheap ticket right before your journey.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to LGB flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a SFO to LGB flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better yet, having everything in one easy place will take the stress out of planning your trip. Just secure your flights and choose from our extensive range of stays, then personalize your trip with other add-ons like activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)?
In most instances, you can modify or cancel your SFO to LGB flight. However, additional charges may apply, especially if you booked more than 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline's rules and fees on flight changes, or if you'd like further information, visit our Customer Service portal.

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