$94 Cheap Flights from Long Beach (LGB) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Popular airlines from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $94 for one-way flights and $241 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Sun, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 16
LGB
Long Beach
SFO
San Francisco
$241 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 14 from Long Beach to San Francisco, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $241 found 6 days ago
Delta
Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 17
LGB
Long Beach
SFO
San Francisco
$249 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Feb 9 from Long Beach to San Francisco, returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $249 found 4 days ago
Delta
Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 28
LGB
Long Beach
SFO
San Francisco
$256 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from Long Beach to San Francisco, returning Sat, Feb 28, priced at $256 found 4 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 7
LGB
Long Beach
SFO
San Francisco
$258 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$258
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 6 from Long Beach to San Francisco, returning Wed, Jan 7, priced at $258 found 3 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 19
LGB
Long Beach
SFO
San Francisco
$263 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from Long Beach to San Francisco, returning Mon, Jan 19, priced at $263 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 7
LGB
Long Beach
SFO
San Francisco
$264 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$264
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from Long Beach to San Francisco, returning Sun, Dec 7, priced at $264 found 5 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Sun, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 16
LGB
Long Beach
SFO
San Francisco
$266 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$266
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 14 from Long Beach to San Francisco, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $266 found 6 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 7
LGB
Long Beach
SFO
San Francisco
$268 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$268
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 6 from Long Beach to San Francisco, returning Wed, Jan 7, priced at $268 found 3 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Fri, Jan 23
LGB
Long Beach
SFO
San Francisco
$566 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$566
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 21 from Long Beach to San Francisco, returning Fri, Jan 23, priced at $566 found 6 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 18
LGB
Long Beach
SFO
San Francisco
$806 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$806
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from Long Beach to San Francisco, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $806 found 11 hours ago

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

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $162 - $561 per traveler.

Alternative airports near San Francisco

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

Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $296
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $296
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $326
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $326
Flights from Long Beach (LGB) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Long Beach Municipal
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Roundtrip price
$241
Distance
354 mi

Long Beach to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Long Beach to San Francisco

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

 

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

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

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 Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $94 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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.

 

*Terms apply.

 

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 San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Snag a cheap one-way flight from $94 or cheap return flight from $241 from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
December is the least expensive month to fly from LGB to SFO. Avoiding peak travel times is often the key to finding a great deal.
Which airlines fly direct from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
You can't catch a nonstop flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) from Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal). However, you can easily travel to San Francisco without any layovers by leaving from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Use the filters on Expedia to compare different airlines and find the cheapest carrier that'll take you from LGB to SFO. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to snag the best deal available.
How many flights per day from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
You'll have to book a flight with a layover if you're traveling from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Direct flights don't operate daily on this route. However, simply 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 LGB to SFO?
You'll typically find Tuesday the quietest day for flights, while Fridays tend to be the busiest.* However this can vary from season to season and during public holidays or peak travel times.*Busiest/quietest day to travel is based on Expedia flight demand through January to December 2024.
What is the best time to fly from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To reach San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) on schedule, choose a flight that leaves from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**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 Francisco from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)?
You'll touch down at Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) or Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) when traveling to San Francisco on a direct flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Booking your flight from LGB to SFO just before your getaway is generally more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your travel dates and times, you could land a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a LGB to SFO flight and hotel package?
Booking a LGB to SFO flight and hotel package is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip all in one place. Pick from our impressive range of accommodations and then add flights, car rentals and activities to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Typically, you can cancel or modify your LGB to SFO flight. However, there may be additional fees, especially if you made your booking 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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