What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Long Beach round-trip?

Currently priced at $29, Frontier will fly you from San Francisco to Long Beach and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $76 and $88, respectively. Frontier is priced at 87% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Long Beach flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Long Beach ranges from 0.0 - 3.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Long Beach when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Long Beach, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Long Beach?

When booking a flight from San Francisco to Long Beach, you may want to consider flying on Alaska Airlines, Delta or Frontier as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Long Beach?

Users have found that flying from San Francisco to Long Beach on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Long Beach?

Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to Long Beach at least 55 days early can save you up to 64% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 55 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to Long Beach for as little as $152 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $201 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

September can be a great time to fly to Long Beach from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $154. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $39. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Long Beach that include hotel bookings?

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Round-trip from	$191 (Southwest)
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Popular in	March
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$183

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Long Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

Tue 9/97:00 amSFO - LGB

2 stops7h 45mSouthwest

Tue 9/1610:50 amLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$191

Mon 9/85:00 amSFO - LGB

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Wed 9/102:40 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$197

Wed 10/222:05 pmSFO - LGB

2 stops7h 05mSouthwest

Sat 10/259:15 amLGB - SFO

2 stops6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 8/12

$211

Thu 9/255:00 amSFO - LGB

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Sun 9/284:10 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 8/11

$212

Thu 9/259:45 amSFO - LGB

2 stops6h 45mSouthwest

Mon 9/294:30 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$217

Fri 11/145:00 amSFO - LGB

2 stops7h 20mSouthwest

Sat 11/151:25 pmLGB - SFO

2 stops5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$222

Fri 9/55:15 amSFO - LGB

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Sun 9/74:10 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$227

Tue 9/27:00 amSFO - LGB

2 stops7h 45mSouthwest

Fri 9/53:25 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop5h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 8/12

$232

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Wed 12/1012:45 pmSFO - LGB

2 stops6h 25mSouthwest

Mon 12/152:35 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$191

Tue 9/167:00 amSFO - LGB

2 stops7h 45mSouthwest

Wed 9/173:50 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 8/12

$191

Wed 9/107:00 amSFO - LGB

2 stops7h 45mSouthwest

Wed 9/105:20 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$191

Wed 10/226:10 amSFO - LGB

2 stops8h 20mSouthwest

Sat 10/256:55 amLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 8/12

$191

Tue 9/97:00 amSFO - LGB

2 stops7h 45mSouthwest

Tue 9/1610:50 amLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$191

Wed 10/156:10 amSFO - LGB

2 stops8h 20mSouthwest

Mon 10/204:10 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$191

Mon 9/85:15 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Wed 9/102:40 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$197

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Thu 8/215:35 amSFO - LGB

1 stop16h 08mDelta

Wed 8/275:08 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop15h 56mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$801

Fri 8/225:15 amSFO - LGB

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Sun 8/244:10 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$433

Fri 8/221:20 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop22h 52mDelta

Wed 8/277:01 amLGB - SFO

1 stop26h 03mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$753

Fri 8/221:20 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop22h 52mDelta

Sat 8/235:08 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop15h 56mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$809

Sat 8/235:00 amSFO - LGB

2 stops7h 25mSouthwest

Sun 8/247:05 amLGB - SFO

2 stops5h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$443

Sat 8/238:55 pmSFO - LGB

2 stops15h 17mDelta

Wed 8/275:08 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop15h 56mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$761

Sat 8/238:55 pmSFO - LGB

2 stops15h 17mDelta

Tue 8/265:08 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop15h 56mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$817

Sat 8/238:55 pmSFO - LGB

2 stops15h 17mDelta

Mon 8/251:15 pmLGB - SFO

2 stops20h 36mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$826

Sun 8/2412:10 pmSFO - LGB

2 stops6h 30mSouthwest

Sun 8/247:40 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$485

Fri 9/55:15 amSFO - LGB

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Mon 9/83:25 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$212

Fri 9/55:15 amSFO - LGB

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Sun 9/74:10 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$227

Mon 9/85:00 amSFO - LGB

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Wed 9/102:40 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$197

One-way flights from San Francisco to Long Beach
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Wed 9/37:00 amSFO - LGB

2 stops7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$93

Thu 10/305:00 amSFO - LGB

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$99

Fri 11/143:45 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop5h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$114

Mon 9/295:00 amSFO - LGB

1 stop3h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$173

Thu 9/115:00 amSFO - LGB

2 stops7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$183

Fri 8/295:00 amSFO - LGB

1 stop3h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$185

Mon 9/225:35 amSFO - LGB

1 stop6h 40mDelta

Deal found 8/13

$188

Sun 8/312:30 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop4h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 8/14

$190

Sat 9/65:00 amSFO - LGB

2 stops7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 8/13

$193

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Wed 12/10

12:45 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 12/15

2:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

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SFO - LGB

SFOLGB

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Tue 9/16

7:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 9/17

3:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$191

San FranciscoLong Beach

SFO - LGB

SFOLGB

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

7:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 9/10

5:20 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$191

San FranciscoLong Beach

SFO - LGB

SFOLGB

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

6:10 am-2:30 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 10/25

6:55 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 20m

$191

San FranciscoLong Beach

SFO - LGB

SFOLGB

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

7:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 9/16

10:50 am-5:55 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$191

San FranciscoLong Beach

SFO - LGB

SFOLGB

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

6:10 am-2:30 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 10/20

4:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 55m

$191

San FranciscoLong Beach

SFO - LGB

SFOLGB

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

5:15 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 9/10

2:40 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$197

San FranciscoLong Beach

SFO - LGB

SFOLGB

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

5:15 am-12:10 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$93

San FranciscoLong Beach

SFO - LGB

SFOLGB

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

5:15 am-12:10 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$93

San FranciscoLong Beach

SFO - LGB

SFOLGB

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$93

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Long Beach?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Long Beach (average of $306). Flying from San Francisco to Long Beach in June is currently the most expensive (average of $386). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LGB?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Long Beach at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Long Beach

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco to Long Beach. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,244 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,916 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,217 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Long Beach round-trip?
Currently priced at $29, Frontier will fly you from San Francisco to Long Beach and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $76 and $88, respectively. Frontier is priced at 87% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Long Beach that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Long Beach flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Long Beach?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Long Beach.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Long Beach?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Long Beach by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Long Beach?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Long Beach (average of $306). Flying from San Francisco to Long Beach in June is currently the most expensive (average of $386). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Long Beach

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$29	Average$104	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$76	Average$199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$88	Average$237	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$90	Average$231	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$262	Average$385	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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