Cruise & air · 7 min read
Closest Airport to Long Beach Cruise Terminal: LGB vs LAX vs SNA
Closest airport to the Long Beach cruise terminal is LGB, about 6 miles away. Compare LGB, LAX and SNA drive times, costs and shuttles.
Sacramento (SMF) to Long Beach (LGB) flights
Nonstop from Sacramento International to Long Beach Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
624km
388 mi, great circle
Flying time
1h 29m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
5.6
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying SMF to LGB
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The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Long Beach?
About 1h 29m gate to gate for the 624 km (388 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SMF to LGB?
Southwest Airlines, with about 5.6 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).