Cheap flights from Long Beach to San Jose, California from $119 LGB → SJC
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The cheapest return found recently is $166 with Frontier Airlines, 24 Dec – 26 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $119 with Southwest Airlines, 24 Dec, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $119, Southwest Airlines, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $166, 24 Dec to 26 Dec
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $166 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 15 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$166
24 Dec – 26 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Leaves 3:05 p.m. · Return leaves 7:10 p.m. · 2 h 56 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$166
24 Dec – 26 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Leaves 3:05 p.m. · Return leaves 7:10 p.m. · 2 h 56 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$166 24 Dec – 26 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $81 to $474.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov – 3 Dec | $270 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 26 Dec | $166 | Frontier Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $166.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $120 to $186.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$119
24 Dec · Southwest Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Leaves 6:55 a.m. · 1 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$119
24 Dec · Southwest Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Leaves 6:55 a.m. · 1 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$119 24 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $56 to $97.
At $119, 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?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 29 Nov to 1 May 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | $272 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $120 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 10 Dec | $137 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $119 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 1 May 2027 | $186 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $119.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Long Beach to San Jose
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 24 Dec – 26 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 24 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Long Beach to San Jose?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 79% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (49 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 | $421 | $303 | +373% | 38 |
| 7–13 days | $329 | $268 | +270% | 14 |
| 14–29 days | $93 | $81 | +4% | 44 |
| 30–59 days | $89 | $81 | Cheapest seen | 42 |
| 60–89 days | $111 | $90 | +25% | 32 |
| 90–179 days | $113 | $110 | +27% | 11 |
| 180+ days | $372 | $328 | +318% | 13 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 71% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $212 | $212 | +242% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $62 | $56 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $62 | $56 | +0% | 46 |
| 60–89 days | $64 | $61 | +3% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $70 | $64 | +13% | 36 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Los Angeles → San Jose
32 km from Long Beach
$63
$103 less than flying from Long Beach
29 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 · LAX → SJC · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Long Beach → Oakland
61 km from San Jose
$122
$44 less than flying to San Jose
5 Dec – 8 Dec · LGB → OAK · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Ontario → San Jose
60 km from Long Beach
$164
$2 less than flying from Long Beach
3 Dec – 3 Dec · ONT → SJC · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Long Beach → Sacramento
142 km from San Jose
$194
$28 more than flying to San Jose
29 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 · LGB → SMF · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Ontario → San Jose
60 km from Long Beach
$82
$37 less than flying from Long Beach
11 Dec · ONT → SJC · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Los Angeles → San Jose
32 km from Long Beach
$91
$28 less than flying from Long Beach
27 Nov · LAX → SJC · nonstop
found yesterday
Long Beach → Sacramento
142 km from San Jose
$133
$14 more than flying to San Jose
17 Feb 2027 · LGB → SMF · nonstop
found today
Long Beach → Oakland
61 km from San Jose
$191
$72 more than flying to San Jose
16 May 2027 · LGB → OAK · nonstop
found today
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 24 Dec – 26 Dec. 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 San Jose?
The cheapest return found recently is $166 with Frontier Airlines, 24 Dec to 26 Dec, found yesterday.
How much is a one-way flight from Long Beach to San Jose?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $119 with Southwest Airlines, 24 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $120 to $186.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Long Beach to San Jose?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $166, 24 Dec to 26 Dec, found yesterday. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $119, 24 Dec, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Long Beach to San Jose?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 79% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 71% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Long Beach to San Jose?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $166 with Frontier Airlines, 24 Dec to 26 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $119 with Southwest Airlines, 24 Dec, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Long Beach to San Jose?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Southwest Airlines on 24 Dec, takes 1 h 15 min from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Long Beach to San Jose?
Between 29 Nov and 1 May 2027, Southwest Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 5 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