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$147+ Cheap flights from Long Beach to San Francisco (LGB - SFO)

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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGB — SFO
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Long Beach to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Long Beach (LGB) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$293
(Southwest)

One-way from

$162
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$190
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Cheapest flights from Long Beach to San Francisco
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 January 30, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 3/104:15 pmLGB - SFO
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Tue 3/115:00 amSFO - LGB
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$293
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 4/247:45 amLGB - SFO
1 stop23h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 4/267:50 pmSFO - LGB
1 stop24h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/29$730
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 5/247:45 amLGB - SFO
1 stop23h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/267:55 pmSFO - LGB
1 stop24h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$734
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Fri 1/311:20 pmLGB - SFO
2 stops26h 27mDelta
Sat 2/810:15 amSFO - LGB
1 stop11h 29mDelta
Deal found 1/30$1,013

Find flights from Long Beach to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Long Beach to San Francisco 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 30, 2025.

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Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 3/10

4:15 pm-12:30 am

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

5:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 00m

$293

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 4/24

7:45 am-7:20 am

1 stop23h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

7:50 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$730

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 3/8

9:05 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

7:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$909

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 2/18

5:00 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

5:30 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$1,083

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 3/24

7:55 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$147

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 2/20

8:55 am-9:05 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$306

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 4/28

8:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$414

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 2/13

7:10 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$542

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Deals found on 1/30

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Long Beach to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Long Beach-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Long Beach-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Long Beach-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Long Beach-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Long Beach-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Long Beach to San Francisco

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

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 $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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Long Beach to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Long Beach to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $293. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $730, and Alaska Airlines, from $909.

  • 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 $162. Users have also found prices from $306 and $414 on Alaska Airlines 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 $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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Long Beach to San Francisco. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$64FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$86Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$108Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$263Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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