Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your SFO to LGB flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Long Beach Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and LGB:
Sacramento International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
C$210 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Long Beach Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$338. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to LGB if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Long Beach Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to LGB.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Long Beach Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Long Beach Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Long Beach Airport (LGB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Long Beach Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LGB instead:
Grab a Long Beach Airport rental car and explore Long Beach and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Budget and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Long Beach Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to central Long Beach
LGB is located at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Long Beach Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Long Beach. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Long Beach Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Long Beach in April.
The warmest month in Long Beach is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Long Beach Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to LGB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Long Beach, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 32 kilometres north to Los Angeles to check off its must-visit sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
San Diego is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 153 kilometres south-east of Long Beach. No trip is complete without a visit to San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
