San Francisco to Long Beach (SFO–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Long Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 354 mi 0h 55m nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and LGB, connecting options are available through 49 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
794
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 Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric SFO→LGB OAK→LGB SJC→LGB
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 4
Weekly flights 1 29 28
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 20m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Long Beach flights · San Jose (SJC) to Long Beach flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Long Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO 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 Francisco.
SFO: PDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
354 mi / 569 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m.
Getting to SFO

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.

Facts

SFO–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance354 mi / 569 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Long Beach International Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 354 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to LGB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, SCF, CLD, TUS, APA, OGD, EGE, ABQ, BFI, ELP, ICT, AFW, SAT, OMA, HOU, YEG, SUS, RFD, SDF, BCT, ECP, PBI, TPA, LGA, FXE, OPF, PHL, YYZ, OGG, EWR, HND, SMF, LAX, RNO, LAS, PHX, SLC, MDW, DEN, JFK, BNA, TRK, AUS, ORD, MIA, HNL, DAL, HCR and CLE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and SMF. 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.

Flights from SFO to LGB

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to LGB ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 354 miles (569 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).