$39 Cheap Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Long Beach (LGB)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $39 for one-way flights and $77 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
SJC
San Jose
LGB
Long Beach
$77 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$77
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from San Jose to Long Beach, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $77 found 2 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 13
SJC
San Jose
LGB
Long Beach
$114 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$114
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 9 from San Jose to Long Beach, returning Mon, Oct 13, priced at $114 found 3 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 15
SJC
San Jose
LGB
Long Beach
$124 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$124
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from San Jose to Long Beach, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $124 found 5 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
SJC
San Jose
LGB
Long Beach
$129 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$129
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 20 from San Jose to Long Beach, returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $129 found 7 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 13
SJC
San Jose
LGB
Long Beach
$134 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$134
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 10 from San Jose to Long Beach, returning Mon, Oct 13, priced at $134 found 2 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
SJC
San Jose
LGB
Long Beach
$137 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from San Jose to Long Beach, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $137 found 2 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 13
SJC
San Jose
LGB
Long Beach
$147 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from San Jose to Long Beach, returning Sat, Sep 13, priced at $147 found 5 hours ago
Delta
Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
SJC
San Jose
LGB
Long Beach
$334 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$334
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from San Jose to Long Beach, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $334 found 6 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 15
SJC
San Jose
LGB
Long Beach
$631 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$631
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 12 from San Jose to Long Beach, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $631 found 10 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, Jul 24 - Sat, Jul 26
SJC
San Jose
LGB
Long Beach
$1,231 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$1,231
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 24 from San Jose to Long Beach, returning Sat, Jul 26, priced at $1,231 found 14 hours ago

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

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $97 - $578 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. Average driving time to city center is 27 minutes. Flights from $125
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
Average driving time to city center27 min
Flights from $125
Select flight to John Wayne SNA. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 32 minutes. Flights from $100
SNA
John Wayne
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center32 min
Flights from $100
Select flight to Bob Hope BUR. Average driving time to city center is 43 minutes. Flights from $155
BUR
Bob Hope
Average driving time to city center43 min
Flights from $155
Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Long Beach (LGB)
Origin airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport
Long Beach Municipal
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Roundtrip price
$77
Distance
324 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 50 mins

San Jose to Long Beach Flights

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

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Long Beach in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $39 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 Jose 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 Jose 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 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) cost?
You can score affordable return tickets from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) starting at $77. Book a seat and get ready to go. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Southwest Airlines flight leaving SJC on August 14 2025 and touching down at LGB. The price was last updated on July 20 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SJC to LGB?
The cheapest flights from SJC 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 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)?
Jump on a direct flight with Southwest Airlines and go straight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SJC to LGB?
With tickets starting at $39 for a one-way flight from SJC to LGB, Southwest Airlines is currently the cheapest airline for this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SJC on September 25 2025. Prices were last updated on July 20 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)?
With an average of 3 direct flights departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) each day, you'll be soaring through the skies in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)?
Flights between SJC and LGB tend to be busiest at 8 AM. If you'd like a more relaxed experience and potentially cheaper fares, choose a time outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJC to LGB?
If you fly on a Saturday, you'll get the largest range of options for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB).
What is the earliest flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 6:55AM UTC-8, leaving from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC). You'll be flying for roughly 1h 20m, landing at Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) at approximately 8:15AM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)?
The average flight time from SJC to LGB is 1 hour and 16 minutes, covering a total distance of 320 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SJC to LGB?
Southwest Airlines has the strongest track record for on-time direct flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB), with an on-time score of 89%. Use the Expedia App to check your flight status before you head off and get notified of any changes.
What is the best time to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)?
Select a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the likelihood of delays. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**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 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
If you hop on a direct flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach, you can touch down at any one of these hubs:

  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
  • Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
  • Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT)
  • Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from SJC to LGB shortly before your journey is usually more expensive. However, if you're flexible with your travel times and dates, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SJC to LGB flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a SJC to LGB flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better still, having everything in one easy place will take the stress out of travel planning. Just secure your flights and select from our wide range of hotels, then personalize your trip with extras like tours, car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)?
Usually, it's possible to reschedule or cancel your SJC to LGB flight. However, if the booking was made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Check your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and if any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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