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Cheap flights from Long Beach to San Francisco

354 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Long Beach to San Francisco at a glance

354 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~32 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Long Beach (LGB) to San Francisco (SFO) cover 354 miles (569 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Long Beach to San Francisco covers 354 miles (570 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
LGB (0 mi)SFO (354 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 354 miles. Direct carriers include B6.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Long Beach → San Francisco. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
B6Direct
Baggage on Long Beach → San Francisco: on this route, B6 typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Long Beach to San Francisco — quick answers

How far is Long Beach from San Francisco by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Long Beach (LGB) to San Francisco (SFO) is 354 miles (569 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

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

The average nonstop flight time from LGB to SFO is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Long Beach to San Francisco?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: B6. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Long Beach → San Francisco

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~32 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in San Francisco — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 11 of 12 routes from Long Beach
Airline network
B6: 11 destinations from LGB
Alternative origin airports
LAX (Los Angeles, 17 mi); SNA (Santa Ana, 19 mi); BUR (Burbank, 29 mi)
Alternative destination airports
OAK (Oakland, 11 mi); SJC (San Jose, 30 mi); SMF (Sacramento, 86 mi)
Nearby destinations
Oakland, United States (11 mi); San Jose, United States (30 mi); Sacramento, United States (86 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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