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Cheapest round-trip
$251
Typical prices: $374-$467
Southwest
Sat 11/10Sat 11/10
LGB - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$121
Typical prices: $187-$366
Southwest
Fri 2/9
LGB - SFO • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Long Beach and San Francisco. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $414 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Long Beach to San Francisco (LGB-SFO)

 

Cheap flights from Long Beach to San Francisco with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 10
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7:05 am - 12:20 pmLGB  Long Beach Municipal-SFO San Francisco
5h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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2:25 pm - 7:50 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGB Long Beach Municipal
5h 25m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$251Southwest
Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6
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8:25 am - 11:55 amLGB  Long Beach Municipal-SFO San Francisco
3h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:00 am - 10:25 amSFO  San Francisco-LGB Long Beach Municipal
5h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$259Southwest
Thu, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 15
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7:05 am - 12:20 pmLGB  Long Beach Municipal-SFO San Francisco
5h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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10:25 am - 5:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGB Long Beach Municipal
7h 05m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$263Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12
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6:50 am - 2:00 pmLGB  Long Beach Municipal-SFO San Francisco
7h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:15 am - 10:50 amSFO  San Francisco-LGB Long Beach Municipal
5h 35m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$263Southwest
Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 3
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7:00 am - 4:41 pmLGB  Long Beach Municipal-SFO San Francisco
9h 41m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Portland
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2:46 pm - 1:56 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGB Long Beach Municipal
23h 10m2 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$265Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 3
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7:00 am - 4:41 pmLGB  Long Beach Municipal-SFO San Francisco
9h 41m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Portland
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7:00 am - 1:56 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGB Long Beach Municipal
6h 56m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$270Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 3
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7:00 am - 10:56 pmLGB  Long Beach Municipal-SFO San Francisco
15h 56m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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12:53 pm - 8:58 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGB Long Beach Municipal
8h 05m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$275Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 17
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7:00 am - 12:22 pmLGB  Long Beach Municipal-SFO San Francisco
5h 22m1 stop Salt Lake City
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5:19 pm - 9:41 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGB Long Beach Municipal
4h 22m1 stop Salt Lake City
$385Delta
Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22
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7:00 am - 12:22 pmLGB  Long Beach Municipal-SFO San Francisco
5h 22m1 stop Salt Lake City
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5:19 pm - 9:41 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGB Long Beach Municipal
4h 22m1 stop Salt Lake City
$405Delta
Tue, Jan 5 - Thu, Jan 7
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7:10 am - 12:30 pmLGB  Long Beach Municipal-SFO San Francisco
5h 20m1 stop Salt Lake City
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10:00 am - 4:20 pmSFO  San Francisco-LGB Long Beach Municipal
6h 20m1 stop Salt Lake City
$405Delta

Price, demand and travel trends for Long Beach to San Francisco flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Long Beach to San Francisco?

Round-trip flights from Long Beach to San Francisco typically range from $374 to $467. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $251, on Southwest.

Key details for Long Beach to San Francisco flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$121
The most popular month to fly with an average 69% increase in travelers.
One-way 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.
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Your Long Beach to San Francisco flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Long Beach to San Francisco?

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

  • How long is a flight from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    A nonstop flight from Long Beach to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 354 miles.

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

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Long Beach to San Francisco flight?

    Round-trip flights from Long Beach to San Francisco range from $374 to $467, with an average of $420 over the past 12 months. Anything below $374 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Long Beach to San Francisco changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $251 to $1,363. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Long Beach to San Francisco looking right now?

    One-way fares from Long Beach to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $149, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Europcar
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Fox

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    Flights from Long Beach to San Francisco usually depart from Long Beach Municipal (LGB) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Long Beach to San Francisco pass through?

    One-stop flights from Long Beach to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 63% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Long Beach to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $359 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $706, a difference of $347.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Long Beach to San Francisco?

    Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 53m, compared with 5h 12m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 27m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Long Beach to San Francisco flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $359, about $347 less than Saturday fares (49% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Long Beach to San Francisco trip for December. Fares historically average $334 round-trip in that month - typically $1,326 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Francisco Airport.

    • Grand Hyatt At Sfo
  • 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.

More options for your flight from Long Beach to San Francisco

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