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 $172. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Southwest is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Long Beach to San Francisco one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $173 and $432 on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

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 36 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 36 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 $137, or $188 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 $143 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $34.

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.

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Round-trip from	$172 (Southwest)
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Popular in	April
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$336

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Long Beach to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

Wed 8/135:20 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Thu 8/145:00 amSFO - LGB

1 stop3h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$172

Thu 8/77:01 amLGB - SFO

1 stop14h 53mDelta

Mon 8/117:04 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop17h 08mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$383

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Wed 8/135:20 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Thu 8/145:00 amSFO - LGB

1 stop3h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$172

Thu 8/77:01 amLGB - SFO

1 stop14h 53mDelta

Mon 8/117:04 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop17h 08mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$383

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Wed 7/95:07 pmLGB - SFO

2 stops19h 46mDelta

Wed 7/168:55 pmSFO - LGB

2 stops15h 17mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$714

Sat 7/126:50 amLGB - SFO

1 stop3h 30mSouthwest

Mon 7/144:30 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop4h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$494

Thu 8/77:01 amLGB - SFO

1 stop14h 53mDelta

Mon 8/117:04 pmSFO - LGB

1 stop17h 08mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$383

Wed 8/135:20 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Thu 8/145:00 amSFO - LGB

1 stop3h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$172

One-way flights from Long Beach to San Francisco
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Wed 8/62:40 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$89

Tue 8/55:07 pmLGB - SFO

1 stop6h 56mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$173

Sun 10/198:55 amLGB - SFO

1 stop33h 37mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$432

Sat 11/157:45 amLGB - SFO

1 stop22h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$446

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Wed 8/13

5:20 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop4h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

5:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop3h 20m

$172

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LGB - SFO

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Long Beach Municipal

Thu 8/7

7:01 am-9:54 pm

1 stop14h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

7:04 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop17h 08m

$383

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 8/6

2:40 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$89

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 8/5

5:07 pm-12:03 am

1 stop6h 56m

$173

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Sun 10/19

8:55 am-6:32 pm

1 stop33h 37m

$432

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 11/15

7:45 am-6:15 am

1 stop22h 30m

$446

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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 $360). 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

4,266 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

7,982 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.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.8

Good

2,545 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

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 $172. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Southwest is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Long Beach to San Francisco one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $173 and $432 on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.
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 $360). 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$19	Average$64	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$117	Average$197	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$117	Average$277	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$126	Average$198	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$284	Average$354	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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