Travelling from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Long Beach and San Francisco share the UTC-8 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LGB to SFO flight.
During popular months such as October, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Long Beach Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGB and SFO:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Sacramento International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Long Beach Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is Rs34,600. A return fare right now is Rs69,540. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGB to SFO if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Handy information about Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
You'll find LGB at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
83% of flights departing from Long Beach Municipal Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of LGB.
Long Beach Municipal Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Long Beach. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LGB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Long Beach Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGB to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are among its highlights.