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$135 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Long Beach

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Cheapest round-trip
$267
Typical prices: $193-$416
Southwest
Tue 7/28Tue 7/28
SFO - LGB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$135
Typical prices: $123-$263
Southwest
Mon 8/10
SFO - LGB • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $267 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 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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Cheapest • Avg $363 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 49m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 62% 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Long Beach

Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Jul 28
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 12:25 pm
SFO
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LGB
6h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:35 pm - 11:20 pm
LGB
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SFO
5h 45m
1 stop
$267Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
Southwest Logo
2:35 pm - 8:20 pm
SFO
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LGB
5h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 7:15 pm
LGB
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SFO
5h 50m
1 stop
$268Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 12:40 pm
SFO
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LGB
5h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 11:05 pm
LGB
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SFO
4h 20m
1 stop
$269Southwest
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Jul 28
Southwest Logo
10:30 am - 5:50 pm
SFO
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LGB
7h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:40 pm - 11:20 pm
LGB
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SFO
3h 40m
1 stop
$272Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
Southwest Logo
2:35 pm - 8:20 pm
SFO
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LGB
5h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 9:30 pm
LGB
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SFO
6h 20m
2 stops
$273Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
9:55 am - 4:05 pm
SFO
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LGB
6h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 5:55 pm
LGB
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SFO
7h 20m
1 stop
$274Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 12:05 pm
SFO
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LGB
7h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 5:00 pm
LGB
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SFO
5h 20m
2 stops
$278Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
10:50 am - 5:55 pm
SFO
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LGB
7h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 1:10 pm
LGB
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SFO
6h 15m
2 stops
$279Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 8:55 am
SFO
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LGB
3h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 pm - 11:25 pm
LGB
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SFO
5h 15m
1 stop
$280Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 12:05 pm
SFO
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LGB
5h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 2:40 pm
LGB
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SFO
5h 50m
2 stops
$285Southwest
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.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Long Beach departing in July.

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 March, where tickets cost $108 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $623 and $404 respectively.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$135
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 55% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Long Beach was $135 for a one-way ticket and $267 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?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Long Beach, with SkyTeam 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 $420 and an overall rating of 7.9, 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 7.9.

  • 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 4 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12583 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

6.0 GoodVI, Jun 2026
SFO - SAN
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Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

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!

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 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.

They canceled my flight with only a couple hours before checking in at the airport and offered no alternatives to get home.

The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

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

Forget beverage, they didn't even have water for half the passangers?

The flight was delayed for almost an hour. We sat on the tarmac. There was no announcement. Not by the pilot or the crew. And for some reason, there was no beverage service, so even though it was a short flight, we had sat on the tarmac and the extra hour delay made me understandably thirsty. Water would’ve been nice if they had offered it. And for the first time, I forgot to bring my own water bottle. Reminder to bring your own water bottle because you never know if you’re going to get a beverage.

It was a new plane with larger overhead bins & charging ports at the seats.

Luggage was intact and arrived at the destination. What more could you ask for.. haha. The delay in arrival wasn’t SW fault.. just selfish passengers not wanting to check their luggage knowing they were in the last boarding groups

Nice and easy. You can't go wrong with the value and quality or Southwest.

The plane smelled musky and some passenger would coughing without covering their mouths or were not wearing a mask to stop spreading their germs.. yucky

Internet only worked half the trip Drink was flat Staff was great

The plane departed and arrived on time. The crew were entertaining and professional at the same time. Baggage claim was efficient. I was glad to fly with Southwest airlines.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

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!

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

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

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

They wouldn’t let us on the flight even tho we were an hour early. No refund not even our bags that were prepaid

8 hr delay. had to buy another ticket with another airline

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

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