SFO - LGB

$113 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Long Beach

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Cheapest round-trip
$278
Overall average: $231
Southwest
Wed 4/29Wed 4/29
SFO - LGB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$113
Typical prices: $99-$112
Delta
Thu 4/23
SFO - LGB • 2 stops
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Southwest
Cheapest • from $278 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Long Beach. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Phoenix (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $384 (round-trip)
Las Vegas (LAS)
Shortest trip • 4h 25m (one-way)
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December
Cheapest • 44% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Long Beach (SFO-LGB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Long Beach 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 San Francisco to Long Beach

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 2:25 pm
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LGB
8h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 11:15 pm
LGB
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SFO
6h 45m
1 stop
$278Southwest
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 2:25 pm
SFO
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LGB
8h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 10:05 pm
LGB
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SFO
6h 25m
2 stops
$283Southwest
Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Mar 31
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 9:32 pm
SFO
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LGB
15h 52m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:03 pm - 11:57 pm
LGB
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SFO
30h 54m
2 stops
$288Delta
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
Southwest Logo
5:55 am - 10:30 am
SFO
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LGB
4h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 8:00 pm
LGB
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SFO
13h 10m
1 stop
$299Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 3:45 pm
SFO
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LGB
6h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 8:00 pm
LGB
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SFO
13h 10m
1 stop
$305Southwest
Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 8
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 1:20 pm
SFO
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LGB
6h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 10:05 pm
LGB
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SFO
6h 25m
2 stops
$310Southwest
Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 8
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 1:55 pm
SFO
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LGB
7h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 10:05 pm
LGB
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SFO
6h 25m
2 stops
$315Southwest
Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 7
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 9:05 pm
SFO
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LGB
4h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 10:45 pm
LGB
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SFO
7h 05m
1 stop
$326Southwest
Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 11:30 am
SFO
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LGB
6h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 12:10 am
LGB
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SFO
5h 45m
1 stop
$331Southwest
Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, Apr 25
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 3:05 pm
SFO
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LGB
9h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 3:25 pm
LGB
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SFO
8h 35m
1 stop
$332Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Long Beach flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Long Beach, 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 San Francisco to Long Beach is December, where tickets cost $138 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $354 and $340 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$113
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Long Beach

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Long Beach 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 San Francisco to Long Beach

  • Which airline on this route offers a service that lets kids fly by themselves?

    When children aged 5 to 11 are traveling without a companion aged 12 or older on Southwest Airlines, they are required to travel as unaccompanied minors (UMs). Upon arrival at the airport, passengers falling into this category should proceed to the Southwest Airlines ticket counter. At the counter, the child will be provided with a UM lanyard, while the parent or guardian will receive an escort pass.

  • Are there any airlines on this flight that allow the transportation of pets?

    United Airlines permits passengers to bring cats and dogs in-cabin, subject to availability. There are no specific weight or breed restrictions for pets. However, they must be transported in a carrier that can be either hard-sided or soft-sided. The carrier must be able to fit comfortably under the seat in front of you. It is important to ensure that the carrier allows your pet to stand up and turn around while inside.

  • What are some of the upgrade fare choices on Southwest Airlines?

    The airline provides four fare options: Business Select, Anytime, Wanna Get Away+, and Wanna Get Away. Business Select is the most comprehensive fare type, offering several benefits. These include a refundable ticket if you cancel your reservation at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Additionally, Business Select passengers enjoy priority boarding in the A1-A15 group and receive a complimentary premium drink.

  • What airline should I choose if I am looking for the most environmentally conscious choice?

    United Airlines is committed to being an environmentally sustainable and responsible airline. By the year 2050, the airline has set an ambitious target of achieving complete elimination of 100% of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Notably, United Airlines aims to accomplish this goal without solely relying on traditional carbon offsets.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Long Beach was $113 for a one-way ticket and $278 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Long Beach, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Long Beach are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $422 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 San Francisco to Long Beach?

    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 San Francisco to Long Beach.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Long Beach from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Long Beach?

    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 Long Beach with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and LGB 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 San Francisco to Long Beach?

    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 Long Beach from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Long Beach

  • If you want to find an easier way to get to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from the center of town, try out the BART Yellow or Red Line that takes you from the Civic Center/Union Plaza Station to the airport in about 35 minutes.
  • With no direct flights on this route available, some common layover airports used on this flight include Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Denver International Airport (DEN), and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • When preparing to bring carry-on baggage on a Delta Air Lines flight, it's important to note that the linear dimensions of each bag must not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches. However, there is no specific weight limit for the carry-on bag.
  • When traveling with Southwest Airlines, each checked bag should weigh 50 lb or less and have dimensions no larger than 62 inches. If you wish to check more than two bags, an additional fee will apply, and all bags must still comply with the size and weight restrictions.
  • United Airlines permits passengers to transport one set of golf clubs as a checked bag, provided they are packed in a hard-sided case. The case may contain one golf bag containing a complete set of clubs, golf balls, and one pair of golf shoes. It is important to note that the total linear dimensions of the bag, including the case, must not exceed 62 inches.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Long Beach

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Long Beach. 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 San Francisco to Long Beach? 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11973 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
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Nice crew, healthy snacks and drinks available. Flight to Seattle was short and comfortable.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
SFO - SEA
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Nice crew, healthy snacks and drinks available. Flight to Seattle was short and comfortable.

had to be rerouted due to a medical emergency onboard. Alaska crew treated the patient with utmost respect and continued to keep the passengers updated the entire way through, which I appreciate. But it took 4 hours from landing until we were able to be airborne again, causing us to not get into SFO until ~2 am. I understand it was a tough situation for everyone, but that was an indecent wait.

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

Delay for switching planes. Then delay after delay (mechanical) after boarding so that we were almost 3 hrs late, getting in at 230am. Crew was good.

The he whole flight was very smooth on every aspects.

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

The stewardess are very nice and pleasant, Someone onboard had a medical attention, and they attended that person non-stop all throughout the flight, and yet, did not forget to serve and help other passengers.

The Alaska Airlines app made it very difficult to find my boarding pass. It was very frustrating to use! The flight itself was flawless.

The flight was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. Will travel again and recommend to friends. Thank you

Did not have In flight service on my round trip due to turbulence. I did not partake in In flight entertainment. Flight descending into LAX was very turbulent. It would have been nice if the pilot communicated with us during that rough descent into LAX to ease the minds of some of us more nervous flyers.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

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!

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

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 good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

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.

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

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

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