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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Long Beach to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 8:16 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 9:21 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Long Beach to Sacramento.

A nonstop flight from Long Beach to Sacramento takes 1h 26m, covering 387 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Long Beach to Sacramento range from $229 to $427, with an average of $300 over the past 12 months. Anything below $229 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 79% above the $300 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $262 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $299 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Long Beach to Sacramento flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $157 to $1,236. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Long Beach to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $82, which is 61% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless

Flights from Long Beach to Sacramento usually depart from Long Beach Municipal (LGB) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

Most connecting flights from Long Beach to Sacramento pass through Salt Lake City (SLC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Long Beach to Sacramento. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $263 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $374, a difference of $111.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between Long Beach and Sacramento.

Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Long Beach to Sacramento flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.