Flying from Sacramento to Long Beach Airport (LGB): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Sacramento's main airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or Stockton Airport (SCK). Explore your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Long Beach Airport (LGB) departing from either of these.
Expect to be traveling for 1 hour 25 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Sacramento to Long Beach Airport flight.
Sacramento and Long Beach (where Long Beach Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
With 22 direct flights a week between the two airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:10am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from SMF to LGB is with Southwest Airlines at 7:45pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sacramento to LGB, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Fly without interruptions from Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Direct flights from Sacramento to Long Beach Airport (LGB) operate from here.
When jetting out of SMF, you can catch a direct flight from Sacramento to Long Beach Airport with Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the airline most travelers choose for flights from SMF to LGB.
Southwest Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 81.5% of services landing as scheduled.
SMF is about 19 kilometers from central Sacramento. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Long Beach Airport, consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a quick drive from Sacramento International Airport.
82.15% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from SMF.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sacramento to SCK in around 3 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 88 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Get your trip started early by booking a night near Stockton Airport before your Sacramento to LGB flight. Top stays include Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Stockton Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 55.67%.
The address for SCK is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Have a late flight from Sacramento to Long Beach Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near LGB and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
LGB is located at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Getting from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to central Long Beach
Central Long Beach is roughly 6 kilometers from Long Beach Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Long Beach Airport is $88. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $176. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to LGB. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Sacramento to Long Beach Airport (LGB). July is the busiest month to travel to Long Beach. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in April.
The warmest month in Long Beach is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Sacramento to LGB plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Long Beach Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Long Beach
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