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August 22 - August 26

Cheapest

SMF - Long Beach

$318

$176

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September 2 - September 3

Cheapest

SMF - Long Beach

$517

$176

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October 17 - October 21

Cheapest

Best

SMF - Long Beach

$710

$176

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September 1 - September 3

SMF - Long Beach

$518

$177

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August 15 - August 18

SMF - Long Beach

$319

$178

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September 8 - September 11

SMF - Long Beach

$530

$194

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August 22 - August 29

SMF - Long Beach

$308

$195

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September 3 - September 10

SMF - Long Beach

$507

$195

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July 21 - July 28

Earliest

SMF - Long Beach

$282

$203

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July 22 - July 25

SMF - Long Beach

$293

$203

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Insights for flights from Sacramento to Long Beach

Flights covering the 624 km distance from Sacramento to Long Beach are considered short-haul. Right now, fares to Long Beach from Sacramento are significantly below the typical level. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Sacramento to Long Beach, prices typically range from $349–$830, with a median of $591. Currently, 73% of recent fares are classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Long Beach? The data indicates that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $231. Following closely, December also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $236. You can also find good value in January, where the median fare is $274.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 40% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2.

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Long Beach? A typical journey from Sacramento to Long Beach, including connections, takes approximately 22h 8m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Long Beach

Regular price: $239 - $407

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Sacramento to Long Beach.

The regular price range for flights from Sacramento to Long Beach is $239 to $407. The current lowest deal is $176 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Aug 22 to Aug 26.

now $176

Low $239

High $407

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Long Beach

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Long Beach is March, with a median price of $231. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $874. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $231

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $874

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Direct flights from Sacramento to Long Beach

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Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Long Beach

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Long Beach

Sacramento (SMF) - Long Beach (LGB)

Southwest Airlines

$318

$254

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Long Beach

Sacramento (SMF) - Long Beach (LGB)

Southwest Airlines

$309

$231

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Long Beach

Sacramento (SMF) - Long Beach (LGB)

Southwest Airlines

$296

$249

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Long Beach

Sacramento (SMF) - Long Beach (LGB)

Southwest Airlines

$287

$262

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Long Beach

Sacramento (SMF) - Long Beach (LGB)

Southwest Airlines

$301

$262

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Long Beach

Sacramento (SMF) - Long Beach (LGB)

Southwest Airlines

$301

$248

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Long Beach

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$987 → $341

65%

1 night

Oct 13 - Oct 14

$978 → $341

65%

1 night

Oct 20 - Oct 21

$978 → $341

65%

7 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 3

$964 → $341

65%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Long Beach

Sacramento - Long Beach route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Sacramento to Long Beach are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Long Beach, with a median price of $231.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 22h 8m

Connecting flights from Sacramento to Long Beach typically average 22 hours and 8 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 60% of recent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines has 52 direct deals from Sacramento to Long Beach.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

On average, more than one deal per day appears for this route.

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International offers the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Long Beach.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$176

Long Beach main airports to arrive at

Long Beach (LGB)

Cheapest

Long Beach Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Sacramento to Long Beach.

📍 ~5 km from Long Beach city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Long Beach used as alternative

John Wayne (SNA)

John Wayne Airport offers similar convenience to Long Beach with more flight options, but has strict noise curfews.

📍 ~35 km from Long Beach (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$195

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a primary global hub with extensive routes and competitive pricing, despite potential congestion.

📍 ~30 km from Long Beach (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$67

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is excellent for domestic West Coast travel, known for short walking distances and less crowding.

📍 ~50 km from Long Beach (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$182

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International is a reliable alternative to avoid LAX congestion, offering easier parking and growing routes.

📍 ~60 km from Long Beach (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$176

San Diego International (SAN)

San Diego International is a major airport with diverse carriers, useful if LA basin flights are expensive.

📍 ~145 km from Long Beach (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Long Beach

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Long Beach

Historically, booking flights from Sacramento to Long Beach 60+ days in advance typically offers the best value, with an average price of $530. Flights booked within 0-6 days of departure are considerably more expensive, averaging around $905. For those booking 14-27 days out, the average price is $817, while 28-59 days out sees an average of $835. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sacramento to Long Beach is considered to be $349 or less. The median price for this route was $591. About 25% of all prices observed were at or below $349, while 75% of prices were at or below $830. These figures are based on pricing data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, March and December have been the most affordable months to fly from Sacramento to Long Beach, with median prices of $231 and $236 respectively. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $274. These months are typically less expensive compared to the annual median price of $591 for this route. Travelers looking for better deals may consider these months for their trips.

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Insights for flights from Sacramento to Long Beach

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Long Beach

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Long Beach

Direct flights from Sacramento to Long Beach

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Long Beach

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Long Beach

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Long Beach

Sacramento - Long Beach route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Connecting flights average 22h 8m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Long Beach main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Long Beach used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Long Beach

Best Elite deals to Long Beach

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Long Beach

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