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$39+ Cheap flights from San Jose to Long Beach (SJC - LGB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — LGB
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Long Beach Municipal are usually found in March or April, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Long Beach

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Long Beach (LGB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$39
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$305

Good round-trip deal

$165 or less

Good one-way deal

$38 or less
From San Jose to Long Beach Municipal
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Long Beach
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/198:00 amSJC - LGB
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Wed 8/203:25 pmLGB - SJC
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/27$97

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SJC - LGB

SJCLGB

San Jose

Tue 8/19

8:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 8/20

3:25 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$97

San JoseLong Beach

SJC - LGB

SJCLGB

San Jose

Sat 10/25

11:20 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$39

San JoseLong Beach

SJC - LGB

SJCLGB

San Jose

Tue 9/23

7:14 am-9:36 pm

2 stops14h 22m

$157

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Deals found on 7/25

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Long Beach

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Long Beach

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Long Beach?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Long Beach. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose to Long Beach. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Long Beach (average of $306). Flying from San Jose 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 SJC to LGB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Long Beach. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

When flying from San Jose to Long Beach, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Long Beach. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Long Beach

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Long Beach. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Long Beach. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Long Beach, such as Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Long Beach. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Jose to Long Beach?

    Booking a flight from San Jose (SJC) to Long Beach Municipal (LGB) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Jose to Long Beach. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from San Jose to Long Beach Municipal, all of which are around 1h 15m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from San Jose to Long Beach.

  • How popular is this San Jose to Long Beach flight route?

    Flights from San Jose to Long Beach Municipal have been viewed 6 times in the past calendar month.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose to Long Beach round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Long Beach, with prices starting at $97. Southwest is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to Long Beach?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Jose to Long Beach? While on average our users pay $182, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $38. The most popular route (San Jose - Long Beach Municipal), is priced around $97.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Long Beach flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Long Beach.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Long Beach?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Long Beach?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Long Beach (average of $306). Flying from San Jose 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 3 airlines flying from San Jose to Long Beach

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Long Beach. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$87Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$123Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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