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

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 7:38 am
• Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 9:13 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

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

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Long Beach takes 1h 28m, 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 Sacramento to Long Beach range from $221 to $358, with an average of $270 over the past 12 months. Anything below $221 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 76% above the $270 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $272 round-trip, compared to $293 via a layover through Salt Lake City (SLC).

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sacramento to Long Beach 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 $1,335. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Long Beach are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $104, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
• Thrifty

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

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Sacramento to Long Beach. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $237 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $293, a difference of $56.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Sacramento and Long Beach.

Some of the most popular sights in Long Beach are Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Cruise Terminal Dome. These are among the most viewed places in Long Beach on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sacramento to Long Beach 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.