Long Beach to Sacramento LGB → SMF
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The cheapest return found recently is $248 with Southwest Airlines, 8 Nov – 13 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $186 with Southwest Airlines, 3 May 2027, found yesterday.
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$248
8 Nov – 13 Nov · Southwest Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Leaves 6:50 a.m. · Return leaves 7:36 p.m. · 3 h 1 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$248
8 Nov – 13 Nov · Southwest Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Leaves 6:50 a.m. · Return leaves 7:36 p.m. · 3 h 1 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$248 8 Nov – 13 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $129 to $138.
At $248, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct – 9 Nov | $369 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Nov – 13 Nov | $248 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $248.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $143 to $186.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$186
3 May 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Leaves 7:10 a.m. · 1 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$186
3 May 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Leaves 7:10 a.m. · 1 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$186 3 May 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
$95 20 Feb 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 23 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $83 to $322.
23 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 9 Nov to 3 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 3 May 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov | $147 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $143 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Feb 2027 | $95 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Mar 2027 | $215 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 3 May 2027 | $186 | Southwest Airlines | Long Beach Airport (LGB) → Sacramento International Airport (SMF) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $95.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest 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 8 Nov – 13 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 3 May 2027 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 70% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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 | $428 | $369 | +232% | 13 |
| 7–13 days | $320 | $281 | +148% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $212 | $167 | +64% | 22 |
| 30–59 days | $129 | $129 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $158 | $158 | +23% | 7 |
| 180+ days | $590 | $590 | +357% | 7 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (23 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 | $86 | $83 | +3% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $83 | $83 | Cheapest seen | 17 |
| 60–89 days | $117 | $117 | +41% | 9 |
| 90–179 days | $95 | $95 | +15% | 9 |
| 180+ days | $169 | $169 | +104% | 7 |
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
$183
$65 less than flying from Long Beach
8 Nov – 13 Nov · LAX → SMF · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Ontario → Sacramento
60 km from Long Beach
$272
$24 more than flying from Long Beach
24 Oct – 31 Oct · ONT → SMF · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Long Beach → Oakland
110 km from Sacramento
$288
$40 more than flying to Sacramento
26 Nov – 30 Nov · LGB → OAK · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Long Beach → San Jose
142 km from Sacramento
$133
$115 less than flying to Sacramento
8 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 · LGB → SJC · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Long Beach → Oakland
110 km from Sacramento
$107
$79 less than flying to Sacramento
5 Dec · LGB → OAK · nonstop
found today
Long Beach → San Jose
142 km from Sacramento
$123
$63 less than flying to Sacramento
12 Nov · LGB → SJC · nonstop
found today
Los Angeles → Sacramento
32 km from Long Beach
$133
$53 less than flying from Long Beach
15 Mar 2027 · LAX → SMF · nonstop
found yesterday
Ontario → Sacramento
60 km from Long Beach
$201
$15 more than flying from Long Beach
3 May 2027 · ONT → SMF · 1 stop
found yesterday
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 8 Nov – 13 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
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