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$79+ Cheap flights from Long Beach to Sacramento (LGB - SMF)

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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGB — SMF
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Long Beach to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Long Beach (LGB) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$165
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$320
From Long Beach Municipal to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from Long Beach to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Long Beach to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 8/147:55 pmLGB - SMF
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sat 8/164:45 pmSMF - LGB
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$165
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/225:07 pmLGB - SMF
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Tue 7/295:09 pmSMF - LGB
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/10$189

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Long Beach to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Long Beach to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Long Beach

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 8/14

7:55 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/16

4:45 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$165

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 7/22

5:07 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/29

5:09 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$189

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 8/29

8:55 am-8:55 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/1

8:50 am-8:36 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$815

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 9/15

6:35 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$79

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 8/30

5:08 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$92

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 10/1

7:25 am-9:33 pm

1 stop14h 08m

$641

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 8/4

7:45 am-9:45 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$656

Long BeachSacramento

LGB - SMF

LGBSMF

Long Beach Municipal

Sun 8/3

7:45 am-9:45 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$681

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Long Beach to Sacramento

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Long Beach to Sacramento

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Long Beach to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 LGB to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Long Beach to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Long Beach to Sacramento is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Long Beach to Sacramento. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Long Beach to Sacramento. 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 Long Beach to Sacramento?

    To fly from Long Beach to Sacramento, you need to book a flight from Long Beach Municipal (LGB) to Sacramento Intl (SMF). Nonstop flights to Sacramento Intl from Long Beach Municipal take 1h 20m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from Long Beach Municipal to Sacramento Intl offered by 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Long Beach to Sacramento flight route?

    This flight path from Long Beach Municipal to Sacramento Intl was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Long Beach to Sacramento round-trip?

    According to our current data, Southwest ($165), Delta ($189), and Alaska Airlines ($815) offers the cheapest pricing from Long Beach to Sacramento. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Long Beach to Sacramento one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $79. Users have also found prices from $92 and $656 on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Long Beach to Sacramento?

    On average you can expect to pay $220 for a flight from Long Beach to Sacramento. The cheapest flight overall is $81 while the most popular route, (Long Beach Municipal - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $165.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Long Beach to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Long Beach to Sacramento.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Long Beach to Sacramento 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 Long Beach to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Long Beach to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 Long Beach to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Long Beach to Sacramento. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$24Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$106Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$137Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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