Cheap flights from Long Beach to Sacramento from $194 LGB → SMF
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The cheapest return found recently is $194 with Southwest Airlines, 29 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $332 with Alaska Airlines, 22 Dec, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $332, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $194, 29 Jan 2027 to 9 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $213 to $350
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $194 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $213 to $350.
Cheapest return found recently
$194
29 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Leaves 10:00 a.m. · Return leaves 9:06 a.m. · 2 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$194
29 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Leaves 10:00 a.m. · Return leaves 9:06 a.m. · 2 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$194 29 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $102 to $469.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 19 Nov to 1 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 11-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 29 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov – 23 Nov | $469 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 | $194 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 | $231 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $194.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$332
22 Dec · Alaska Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Leaves 2:46 p.m. · 6 h 13 min trip
1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$332 22 Decfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 10 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $83 to $322.
At $332, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | $332 | Alaska Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Long Beach to Sacramento
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 29 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 22 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Long Beach to Sacramento?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 73% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (45 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $485 | $369 | +265% | 25 |
| 7–13 days | $456 | $281 | +243% | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $230 | $102 | +73% | 35 |
| 30–59 days | $133 | $129 | Cheapest seen | 35 |
| 60–89 days | $231 | $194 | +74% | 7 |
| 90–179 days | $158 | $158 | +19% | 7 |
| 180+ days | $590 | $590 | +344% | 7 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 10 Nov (45 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $88 | $83 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
| 30–59 days | $92 | $83 | +5% | 20 |
| 60–89 days | $184 | $117 | +109% | 17 |
| 90–179 days | $97 | $95 | +10% | 28 |
| 180+ days | $178 | $169 | +102% | 14 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Los Angeles → Sacramento
32 km from Long Beach
$134
$60 less than flying from Long Beach
29 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 · LAX → SMF · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Long Beach → Oakland
110 km from Sacramento
$164
$30 less than flying to Sacramento
7 Dec – 10 Dec · LGB → OAK · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Ontario → Sacramento
60 km from Long Beach
$213
$19 more than flying from Long Beach
29 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 · ONT → SMF · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Long Beach → San Jose
142 km from Sacramento
$270
$76 more than flying to Sacramento
30 Nov – 3 Dec · LGB → SJC · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Los Angeles → Sacramento
32 km from Long Beach
$55
$277 less than flying from Long Beach
22 Dec · LAX → SMF · nonstop
found 5 days ago
Long Beach → Oakland
110 km from Sacramento
$100
$232 less than flying to Sacramento
9 Dec · LGB → OAK · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Ontario → Sacramento
60 km from Long Beach
$112
$220 less than flying from Long Beach
22 Dec · ONT → SMF · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Long Beach → San Jose
142 km from Sacramento
$272
$60 less than flying to Sacramento
29 Nov · LGB → SJC · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 29 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Long Beach to Sacramento?
The cheapest return found recently is $194 with Southwest Airlines, 29 Jan 2027 to 9 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $213 to $350.
How much is a one-way flight from Long Beach to Sacramento?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $332 with Alaska Airlines, 22 Dec, found 5 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Long Beach to Sacramento?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $194, 29 Jan 2027 to 9 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Long Beach to Sacramento?
In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 73% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 10 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Long Beach to Sacramento?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $194 with Southwest Airlines, 29 Jan 2027 to 9 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Long Beach to Sacramento?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 22 Dec, takes 6 h 13 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Long Beach to Sacramento?
Between 19 Nov and 1 Feb 2027, Southwest Airlines has the cheapest return on all 3 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work