Find flights
Deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs & Tips
Airlines

LGB - SFO

Find cheap flights from Long Beach to San Francisco from $307

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Long Beach to San Francisco departing on 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags
Sun 6/2
Sun 6/9

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to San Francisco

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Long Beach to San Francisco.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Long Beach to San Francisco.
In the last 7 days travelers have searched 43,740,974 times on KAYAK, and here is why:

Save 22% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

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

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Long Beach to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.
Choose your dates
1:30 pm - 12:10 amLGB-SFO
10h 40m1 stop
7:20 pm - 11:56 amSFO-LGB
16h 36m1 stop
$401Delta
Find Deal
Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
1:30 pm - 12:10 amLGB-SFO
10h 40m1 stop
5:50 am - 4:33 pmSFO-LGB
10h 43m1 stop
$414Delta
Find Deal
Thu, May 16 - Mon, May 20
9:05 am - 8:55 pmLGB-SFO
11h 50m1 stop
8:55 am - 8:30 pmSFO-LGB
11h 35m1 stop
$723Hawaiian Airlines
Find Deal
Mon, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 15
8:50 am - 9:00 pmLGB-SFO
12h 10m1 stop
8:55 am - 8:30 pmSFO-LGB
11h 35m1 stop
$737Hawaiian Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
5:15 pm - 6:25 pmLGB-SFO
25h 10m1 stop
5:11 pm - 11:56 amSFO-LGB
18h 45m1 stop
$742Delta
Find Deal
Mon, May 13 - Wed, May 15
8:50 am - 9:00 pmLGB-SFO
12h 10m1 stop
8:55 am - 8:30 pmSFO-LGB
11h 35m1 stop
$764Hawaiian Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
5:15 pm - 4:21 pmLGB-SFO
23h 06m1 stop
6:10 am - 11:56 amSFO-LGB
29h 46m2 stops
$801Delta
Find Deal
Mon, May 13 - Wed, May 15
8:05 am - 8:20 pmLGB-SFO
12h 15m1 stop
8:59 am - 9:00 pmSFO-LGB
12h 01m1 stop
$826Hawaiian Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, May 16 - Mon, May 20
8:05 am - 8:20 pmLGB-SFO
12h 15m1 stop
8:59 am - 9:00 pmSFO-LGB
12h 01m1 stop
$848Hawaiian Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, May 16 - Mon, May 20
1:30 pm - 6:25 pmLGB-SFO
4h 55m1 stop
5:50 am - 11:56 amSFO-LGB
6h 06m1 stop
$898Delta
Find Deal
Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15

Flights from Long Beach to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Long Beach to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Long Beach to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Long Beach to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Long Beach to San Francisco, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Long Beach to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Long Beach to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Long Beach to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $127 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is $167 and $158 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Long Beach to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Long Beach to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Long Beach to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Long Beach to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Long Beach to San Francisco were found on Delta ($401) and Hawaiian Airlines ($723). Hawaiian Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $307.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$307
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 56% increase in price.
Flight from Long Beach to San Francisco

When to book flights from Long Beach to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Long Beach to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Long Beach to San Francisco

  • Does the Long Beach Airport have any private facilities for nursing mothers?

    Yes. If you are a traveling mom who wants to breastfeed your baby in private or who needs to express your breast milk, you can use one of the Nursing Rooms that LGB provides, one landside and one airside at Gate 2. These rooms feature a comfortable armchair, an ottoman, a table, a sink, and power outlets.

  • Do I have to make a reservation in order to park my car at LGB?

    No. In fact, there are no parking reservations at the Long Beach Airport, because there is ample parking. Lot A is directly across from the terminal, adjacent to the Car Rentals Larage. Lot B is behind a Lot A, and slightly less expensive. You can find 12 Charge Points for electrical vehicles in Lot B.

  • Where can I pick up my rental car at SFO?

    All rental car agencies at the San Francisco Airport are housed in the Rental Car Center. To get to the RCC, take the AirTrain Blue Line from any terminal at SFO. This people mover system runs 24/7 throughout SFO. Some car rental agencies at the RCC at SFO include Budget, Avis, Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty, and others.

  • Does the San Francisco Airport have an on-site hotel?

    Yes. If you need to get settled right away when you landed SFO or if you are staying in San Francisco for only a short time, consider booking into the Grand Hyatt Hotel at SFO. This hotel is connected to all of the terminals at the San Francisco Airport via the AirTrain. Some amenities of this accommodation include a bar and lounge, room service, a workout room, a business center, free Wi-Fi, and more.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Long Beach to San Francisco was $307 for a one-way ticket and $401 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Long Beach and San Francisco?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Long Beach to San Francisco. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    Long Beach and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Long Beach from Long Beach Municipal and will be arriving at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Long Beach and San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Long Beach to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Long Beach is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Long Beach with another airline. Booking your flights between Long Beach and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Long Beach up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from LGB to San Francisco

  • One of the smaller airports to serve the Los Angeles region, the Long Beach Airport (LGB) is a hub for Jet America Airlines and WinAir Airlines. Located further north in California, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a hub for Alaska Airlines.
  • American, Delta, and Southwest are among the airlines that offer flights from LGB to SFO with one stop, usually in Phoenix, Salt Lake City, or Las Vegas. American and Delta are two airlines that offer flights from LGB to SFO with two stops, often in Phoenix and then Los Angeles or Salt Lake City and then Los Angeles.
  • Travelers going through the Long Beach Airport with their pets and service animals can access their services at the airport. It provides a grassy, park-like animal relief area for service animals and pets. This area is located outside the terminal building, on the north side, curbside.
  • The Long Beach Airport is an accessible airport that provides a number of adaptations in order to make travel for those with challenges as hassle-free as possible. Some of those accommodations include accessible parking in all parking lots, assistance at the security checkpoint, ADA accessible white curbs in front of the ticketing lobby, taxis and shuttles that are wheelchair accessible, accessible drinking fountains and bathrooms, and elevators in Parking Structure A and B.
  • If you want to freshen up when you arrive at SFO, you can rent a Freshen Up room, located landside on Level G in the Main Hall. Each Freshen Up room includes a bed, Wi-Fi, a mirror, and a desk. You can have access to a shower for an extra fee.
See more tips

Top 5 airlines serving from Long Beach to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Long Beach to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Long Beach to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 75 reviews
8.9Crew
6.4Entertainment
8.3Boarding
8.1Comfort
6.7Food
Airline reviews

The only thing that would make the experience better is a little more leg room and the overhead bins are very low. I hit my head when I was settling into the middle seat and was nervous about poking my eye on the corner of a lowered bin when I was deplaning.

8.0 ExcellentKaren, Apr 2024CAK - LAS
Read more about Breeze Airways reviews

The only thing that would make the experience better is a little more leg room and the overhead bins are very low. I hit my head when I was settling into the middle seat and was nervous about poking my eye on the corner of a lowered bin when I was deplaning.

It helps manage expectations to know that this is a discount airline. I brought my own snacks so that I wouldn't have to buy something if I got hungry or thirsty for soda during the flight. One of my seat mates was unaware that he would have to pay $4 for a Coke and was a bit upset. He hadn't listened to the flight attendant say "Drinks for purchase?". All of the employees I interacted with were friendly and professional. My one complaint is that the overhead bins are very low when they are open. I was heading for the middle seat and unexpectedly hit the top of my head on the bottom of the open overhead bin. The headrests were also a little uncomfortable. But overall, for the price, it was a decent value, and I would fly Breeze again.

Flight was on time. The crew was efficient and kind.

Did not like the fact that I was charged to take on a bag I usually put in the overhead

My flight was delayed, not by much.?very good communication during fest and waiting to board.

Communication with airline electronically was difficult. No number seemed available to talk to customer service.

What could have been better is if Discover credit card would be able to purchase food

Crew was inconsistent in instructions in advising passengers about seat backs during take off. Perfunctory announcements except from cabin.

The experience with Breeze was really great. The app makes managing flights easy. You can check in on there 24 hours in advance, and your boarding pass is there, too. The flight crew and the staff at both our airports were wonderful. Snacks and drinks were reasonably priced. The seats were very comfortable, they even had adjustable headrests on every seat. The only downside is not having entertainment or Wi-Fi available onboard.

The price is amazing. I was worried about how the flight would be as I never flew then. Seats were very comfortable. We had lots of legroom. The Akron airport was really nice. Overall it didn't have the stress we usually experience with flying. Highly recommend

Like South West(2 check in baggage free) if Alaskan Airlines could give at least one check in baggage free then it would be great.

Staff great. Tight seating. Pretzels and drink same as any other airline.

Horrible. I likely will have to spend several thousand dollars to rebook my international flights, due to their delays, plus a hotel in SF. I can’t wait to never fly them again!

The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

My plane ride down landed 20 min late. Boarding at SFO was strange too. The people at the terminal were nice—but, boarding lacked direction, and was confusing . Coming back was worse—the plane was hours behind—and I barely caught the last Bart train back to San Francisco (3 min more and I would have been in trouble). It was a very stressful trip, and it didn’t need to be.

dont re-route to San Jose. Re-route to closer airport. Provide shuttle bus to go to SFO, not just LYFT vouchers.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

This was a short flight with many open seats. Overhead space is limited and there are no screens in the seat back. But overall the flight was comfortable and fast.

Poor experience. 4 hour delay. 2 hours because of weather and runway construction at SFO. But gate logistics were a mess (gate was used by an unsigned flight to SAN first (!) ... lots of time spent weight balancing the flight because of an inoperable baggage hold (initial loading should have taken that into account, since plane had been flying that way that day) ... and then plane had to go back to gate for more fuel because of SFO delays (easily could have been done - and foreseen - while reweighting the plane). Airline came across as extremely disorganized. Note: on-board experience was fine ...

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Service for food to our seat was a bit slow. Snack choices were just pretzels or baked chips. My seat cushion was not attached. Other than Barbie, video choice were not very good or current.

I really liked the way snacks and drinks were available throughout the flight!!! The flight attendants were also all fantastic!

It took an hour to get my bag after landing. Not exaggerating

I had a horrible experience with TSA at the airport. I had to go through TSA several times as there was some issue each time with a piece if clothing I had on. It was so busy & chaotic that I ended up forgetting my Apple laptop at TSA. It’s been days & I can’t get through to anyone to get useful info on how to get it back. I’m very angry because contacting lost & found shouldn’t be this difficult. Employees should know what is going on at their place of work. It seems no one knows as everyone’s answers are contradictory, or you can’t speak directly to anyone as the calls are automated. Very upsetting.

Everything was good instead change the gates! I missed my first flight because it was changed the gate and I didn’t know!

My experience with Eva sir was good except the long walk in LA Lex, that was inconvenient for my age,

almost 4 hour delay as they over booked and had to wait for 8-10 volunteers to agree to travel next day.

the staff was very helpful and the airline was very good.

Cons: "the flight was 2 hours delayed but the staff continuously kept us up to date"
Pros: "Amazing crew and pilot flew us around all bumps — was a very smooth flight."
Cons: "All was amazing"

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Book cheap flights from Long Beach to San Francisco

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Long Beach to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/20Tue
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
11h 50mLGB-SFO
$307
10/20Sun
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
34h 05mLGB-SFO
$360
8/12Mon
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
11h 50mLGB-SFO
$372
5/31Fri
1 stopUndisclosed Carrier
12h 10mLGB-SFO
$394
5/29Wed
1 stopDelta
4h 55mLGB-SFO
$446
5/14Tue
1 stopDelta
6h 55mLGB-SFO
$449
5/9Thu
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
34h 45mLGB-SFO
$454
6/3Mon
1 stopDelta
6h 55mLGB-SFO
$456
5/16Thu
1 stopDelta
6h 55mLGB-SFO
$459
6/22Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 00mLGB-SFO
$464

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights from Long Beach to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Long Beach to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/4Sat
multi-stopUndisclosed Carrier
11h 50mLGB-SFO
5/5Sun
multi-stopUndisclosed Carrier
12h 50mSFO-LGB
$837
5/6Mon
multi-stopHawaiian Airlines
34h 45mLGB-SFO
5/9Thu
multi-stopHawaiian Airlines
12h 50mSFO-LGB
$839
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
4h 55mLGB-SFO
5/9Thu
multi-stopDelta
6h 06mSFO-LGB
$977
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 25mLGB-SFO
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 25mSFO-LGB
$1,278
5/3Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 40mLGB-SFO
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 28mSFO-LGB
$1,283
5/3Fri
multi-stopDelta
10h 54mLGB-SFO
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 28mSFO-LGB
$1,288
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 50mLGB-SFO
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
6h 06mSFO-LGB
$1,321
5/3Fri
multi-stopDelta
6h 52mLGB-SFO
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 59mSFO-LGB
$1,359
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 50mLGB-SFO
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 06mSFO-LGB
$1,368
5/3Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 40mLGB-SFO
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 59mSFO-LGB
$1,371

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Long Beach - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Long Beach (LGB)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Long Beach

Cabin classes: