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$99+ Cheap flights from Long Beach (LGB) to San Francisco Bay Area

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LGB — SFO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
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Cheap flight deals from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Long Beach (LGB) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 January 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$197
(Southwest)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)
From Long Beach Municipal to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Fri 4/187:45 pmLGB - SJC
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Sun 4/208:35 amSJC - LGB
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/16$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 4/164:50 pmLGB - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Sat 4/194:10 pmOAK - LGB
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/15$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/133:30 pmLGB - SFO
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Sun 2/165:20 amSFO - LGB
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/15$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Mon 3/175:00 pmLGB - SJC
2 stops17h 50mDelta
Tue 3/186:20 pmSJC - LGB
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Deal found 1/16$344
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/89:05 amLGB - SJC
1 stop12h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 3/910:50 amSJC - LGB
1 stop33h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/15$591
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/89:35 amLGB - SFO
1 stop12h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 2/97:45 amSFO - LGB
1 stop12h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/16$620
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/28:45 amLGB - SJC
1 stop13h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/410:45 amSJC - LGB
1 stop33h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$622
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/318:55 amLGB - SFO
1 stop12h 10mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/47:45 amSFO - LGB
1 stop12h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$761
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/189:10 amLGB - OAK
1 stop13h 50mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/207:00 amOAK - LGB
1 stop12h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$926
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/241:20 pmLGB - SFO
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Sat 3/110:15 amSFO - LGB
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Deal found 1/16$1,019
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/187:10 amLGB - OAK
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Tue 2/185:00 pmOAK - LGB
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 1/16$1,123

Find flights from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area 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 January 17, 2025.

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Long BeachSan Jose

LGB - SJC

LGBSJC

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 4/18

7:45 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San Jose

Sun 4/20

8:35 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$197

Long BeachOakland

LGB - OAK

LGBOAK

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 4/16

4:50 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Sat 4/19

4:10 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$197

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 2/6

12:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

12:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$257

Long BeachSan Jose

LGB - SJC

LGBSJC

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 3/17

5:00 pm-10:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

San Jose

Tue 3/18

6:20 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$344

Long BeachOakland

LGB - OAK

LGBOAK

Long Beach Municipal

Sun 2/16

7:10 am-10:54 pm

1 stop15h 44m

Oakland

Tue 2/18

1:15 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$430

Long BeachOakland

LGB - OAK

LGBOAK

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 2/6

7:40 am-8:10 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Oakland

Sun 2/9

7:20 am-8:45 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$536

Long BeachSan Jose

LGB - SJC

LGBSJC

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 3/8

9:05 am-9:10 pm

1 stop12h 05m

San Jose

Sun 3/9

10:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$591

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 2/8

9:35 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 2/9

7:45 am-7:45 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$620

Long BeachSan Jose

LGB - SJC

LGBSJC

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 5/2

8:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop13h 15m

San Jose

Sun 5/4

10:45 am-7:50 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$622

Long BeachOakland

LGB - OAK

LGBOAK

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 4/29

8:45 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Oakland

Thu 5/1

7:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$676

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Travel insights for flights from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

When flying from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated January 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,320 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 4.1 mi from the city center, Long Beach Municipal (LGB) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco Bay Area from Long Beach.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $99. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area consider Long Beach Municipal - Oakland, Long Beach Municipal - San Francisco or Long Beach Municipal - San Jose as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

    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 Bay Area.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 Bay Area

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Long Beach to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$65FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$45Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$89Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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