How long is the flight from Long Beach to San Francisco?

Airlines like Southwest fly from Long Beach to San Francisco in about 4h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Long Beach and San Francisco is about 354 mi.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Long Beach to San Francisco round-trip from $29. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $86, and United Airlines, from $117. Frontier is priced at 88% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

Consider Alaska Airlines, Delta or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Long Beach to San Francisco.

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 60 days in advance to save up to 80% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 60 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Long Beach to San Francisco 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $148, or $197 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in May. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from Long Beach in October are about $146 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $37.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Long Beach to San Francisco?

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

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

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lun. 10/207:10 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

mar. 11/115:30 amSFO - LGB

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 8/17

$269

jue. 9/112:20 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

lun. 9/155:00 amSFO - LGB

1 stop3h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 8/18

$276

lun. 9/227:10 amLGB - SFO

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

lun. 9/295:15 amSFO - LGB

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 8/18

$281

mar. 11/186:50 amLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 40mSouthwest

vie. 11/219:10 amSFO - LGB

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 8/18

$306

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lun. 10/207:10 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

mar. 11/115:30 amSFO - LGB

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 8/17

$269

sáb. 9/131:35 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

lun. 9/155:00 amSFO - LGB

1 stop3h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 8/16

$276

jue. 9/118:55 amLGB - SFO

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

lun. 9/155:00 amSFO - LGB

1 stop3h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 8/17

$276

sáb. 10/183:50 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 55mSouthwest

sáb. 10/252:05 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 8/18

$281

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sáb. 8/237:01 amLGB - SFO

1 stop15h 50mDelta

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1 stop8h 23mDelta

Deal found 8/15

$577

sáb. 8/231:15 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop9h 36mDelta

lun. 9/158:58 pmSFO - LGB

2 stops15h 17mDelta

Deal found 8/15

$581

sáb. 8/237:01 amLGB - SFO

1 stop9h 05mDelta

vie. 9/127:15 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop26h 21mDelta

Deal found 8/15

$586

dom. 8/245:08 pmLGB - SFO

2 stops30h 25mDelta

lun. 9/157:15 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop17h 00mDelta

Deal found 8/15

$610

lun. 8/253:25 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

jue. 9/45:00 amSFO - LGB

1 stop3h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 8/16

$428

lun. 8/255:08 pmLGB - SFO

2 stops19h 43mDelta

lun. 9/157:15 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop17h 00mDelta

Deal found 8/15

$585

lun. 8/251:15 pmLGB - SFO

2 stops20h 36mDelta

sáb. 9/139:54 amSFO - LGB

1 stop11h 42mDelta

Deal found 8/15

$594

mar. 8/266:55 amLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 30mSouthwest

mar. 8/262:15 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop6h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 8/18

$433

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mar. 9/910:50 amLGB - SFO

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 8/16

$129

lun. 9/155:25 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop5h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 8/18

$141

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2 stops13h 04mDelta

Deal found 8/17

$167

dom. 9/287:55 amLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 8/16

$178

jue. 9/185:04 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop6h 46mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$182

lun. 9/227:01 amLGB - SFO

1 stop16h 49mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$187

dom. 9/74:10 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 8/17

$188

mar. 9/23:50 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 8/18

$190

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Long Beach Municipal

lun. 10/20

7:10 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 35m

San Francisco

mar. 11/11

5:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 50m

$269

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LGB - SFO

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Long Beach Municipal

sáb. 9/13

1:35 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 15m

San Francisco

lun. 9/15

5:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop3h 20m

$276

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

jue. 9/11

8:55 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

lun. 9/15

5:00 am-8:20 am

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$276

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LGB - SFO

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Long Beach Municipal

sáb. 10/18

3:50 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop4h 55m

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sáb. 10/25

2:05 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$281

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

mar. 9/9

10:50 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$129

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

mar. 10/7

7:25 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$129

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

sáb. 9/27

2:55 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$141

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

sáb. 10/11

3:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$141

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

lun. 9/15

5:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$141

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

jue. 9/25

3:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$141

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Long Beach to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 SFO?

When flying from Long Beach to San Francisco, 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 68% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Long Beach to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares 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

4,246 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

7,981 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

8,925 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

3,212 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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Long Beach to San Francisco?
Airlines like Southwest fly from Long Beach to San Francisco in about 4h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Long Beach and San Francisco is about 354 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Long Beach to San Francisco round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Long Beach to San Francisco round-trip from $29. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $86, and United Airlines, from $117. Frontier is priced at 88% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Long Beach to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Long Beach to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Long Beach to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Long Beach to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Long Beach to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Long Beach to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Long Beach to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 Long Beach to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$29	Average$64	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$86	Average$201	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$117	Average$277	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$127	Average$199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$277	Average$357	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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