Cheap Flights from SMF to LGB: When to Fly from Sacramento to Long Beach

 

The cheapest times to fly from SMF to LGB are

• July 30th to February 4th (except the week of November 19th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from SMF to LGB is early September. Prices can be as high as $830 for Sunday flights during late June, or as low as $108 for Tuesday flights around early September.

 

When to Fly to Long Beach

Flying from Sacramento, CA (SMF) to Long Beach, CA (LGB) will usually cost between $118 to $506 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $124. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late June, with an average price of $505. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $381 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $183 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SMF to LGB flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SMF to LGB route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the SMF to LGB flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Sacramento. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.29, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $129 (42%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $176. Return trip prices are from the LGB to SMF flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SMF to LGB can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 41 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from SMF to LGB while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SMF to LGB? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Emirates, JetBlue, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 388 miles or 624 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from SMF to LGB?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SMF to LGB flight is about 1 hour 41 minutes.

How many flights go between Sacramento, CA and Long Beach, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 64 available flights from SMF to LGB.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from SMF to LGB tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 23% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 20% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave LGB heading for SMF about 6 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Long Beach, CA is about 2 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 4 minutes late
• JetBlue: 11 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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