San Diego to Long Beach (SAN–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Diego to Long Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 93 mi 42 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and LGB, connecting options are available through 42 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
659
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Long Beach from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric SAN→LGB CLD→LGB SNA→LGB
Distance from SAN – 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Departure OTP 100% – –
Carlsbad (CLD) to Long Beach flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Long Beach flights · Hawthorne (HHR) to Long Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Long Beach is 0 hours the same as San Diego.
SAN: PDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
93 mi / 150 km
Facts

SAN–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance93 mi / 150 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to LGB flights.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAN to LGB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, TUS, SFO, ELP, EGE, ABQ, APA, BFI, ICT, SAT, OMA, LAX, SDF, ORL, TPA, PBI, FXE, OPF, HND, PHL, YYZ, OGG, EWR, DAL, PHX, SLC, LAS, OAK, SJC, RNO, SMF, DEN, HOU, MIA, JFK, BNA, MDW, AUS, ORD, TRK, HCR and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LGB to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and HHR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Hawthorne (HHR).