San Francisco to Long Beach (SFO–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–LGB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 354 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 2 | 753, 7M9 | 1h30-1h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Long Beach from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→LGB | OAK→LGB | SJC→LGB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 52 | 53 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 20m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 42% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · LGB: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–LGB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to LGB
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SFO to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to LGB is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 354 miles (569 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Reno Tahoe, Harry Reid and Sacramento. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Stockton (SCK).