LGB - SFO

$133 Find Cheap Flights from Long Beach to San Francisco

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 2/14. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Long Beach to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$254
Overall average: $201
Delta
Tue 2/3Tue 2/10
LGB - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$133
Typical prices: $100-$209
Delta
Sat 2/14
LGB - SFO • 2 stops
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Delta
Cheapest • from $255 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Long Beach to San Francisco

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
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4:55 pm - 9:35 am
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SFO
16h 40m2 stops
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6:00 am - 12:03 pm
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LGB
30h 03m2 stops
$254Delta
Sat, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 2
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1:05 pm - 9:35 am
LGB
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SFO
20h 30m2 stops
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8:05 pm - 9:45 pm
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LGB
25h 40m2 stops
$255Delta
Tue, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 6
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7:00 am - 9:35 am
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SFO
26h 35m2 stops
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10:30 am - 9:45 pm
SFO
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LGB
11h 15m2 stops
$264Delta
Thu, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 6
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7:00 am - 7:20 pm
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SFO
12h 20m2 stops
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6:00 am - 9:45 pm
SFO
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LGB
15h 45m2 stops
$274Delta
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7
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1:05 pm - 9:35 am
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SFO
20h 30m2 stops
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6:00 am - 4:07 pm
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LGB
10h 07m2 stops
$301Delta
Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 3
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2:20 pm - 10:20 pm
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SFO
8h 00m1 stop
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3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
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LGB
5h 45m1 stop
$309Southwest
Tue, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 8
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4:55 pm - 8:55 am
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SFO
16h 00m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 12:03 pm
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LGB
16h 23m2 stops
$311Delta
Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 3
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2:20 pm - 10:20 pm
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SFO
8h 00m1 stop
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6:05 am - 4:35 pm
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LGB
10h 30m2 stops
$314Southwest
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
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7:00 am - 11:54 pm
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SFO
16h 54m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 12:03 pm
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LGB
19h 23m2 stops
$318Delta
Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 3
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9:40 am - 4:55 pm
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SFO
7h 15m2 stops
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7:40 am - 2:45 pm
SFO
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LGB
7h 05m2 stops
$319Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Long Beach to San Francisco flights

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 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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost $137 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $354 and $354 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$133
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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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.
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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 $133 for a one-way ticket and $253 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, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Long Beach and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Long Beach to San Francisco, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Long Beach to San Francisco are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $354 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $199 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Long Beach 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.

Reviews of the top 4 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.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11598 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
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The seats are very small. I’m 5’ 3”, so don’t think I should notice. The food selection was non existent and very disappointing. 5 hour flight plus TSA, etc. I would have appreciated a small salad, crudités. Something fresher not just chips.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
DCA - SFO
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The seats are very small. I’m 5’ 3”, so don’t think I should notice. The food selection was non existent and very disappointing. 5 hour flight plus TSA, etc. I would have appreciated a small salad, crudités. Something fresher not just chips.

Was notified the departure would be late. Later on it was suddenly on time. Traffic by LAX was horrendous, and I missed the flight.

you sent me to some shitty "Airfaireassist" thing that did a bait and switch on the faire. Won't be using Kayak ever again

Every thing is on time, boarding, landing nice and smooth. But No tv? No food for 6 hours flight?

I don’t think Alaska coordinates with Kayak. I did not get a “check-in” email inviting me to check in 24 hours in advance. Had to wait 20+ minutes to get a wheel chair.

The plane was delayed which was annoying. No seat back screens is a bummer. Staff if great

First Class seats had no more legroom then Premium Economy. There was no working WiFi or entertainment. I would have rather paid $400 more and flown on United for the 6 hours from EWR to SFO.

Overall the flight was on-time and plane ride very comfortable. The free snacks not so good - only a small bag of pretzels and no milk. I wanted milk. There was not entertainment on the plane unless I wanted to download their APP. But I would consider flying with them again and be more prepared on my part with food and entertainment.

This was more with the third party booking through Kayak but my KTN for Pre-TSA, even though I entered it, wasn't assigned to my ticket when I got to the airport. I had to go through regular security. Also the Alaska app had trouble loading my ticket in the first place and I had to ask for it to be printed. Alaska Airlines was great but wanted you to know about this hiccup in the ticketing interface.

this was the THIRD time in four Alaska flights that were 2 hours late. Only one was due to weather. The intentionally posted each flight as only 1 hour and 55 minutes late so that they wouldn't have to give out vouchers. And then the flights all ended up more than 2 hours late. Makes United look like a premium carrier.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

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