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Flights from Long Beach to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Long Beach to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Houston or Denver, about 8h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 21m
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Long Beach to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey8h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Denver

Best ways to fly from Long Beach to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LGB Houston (HOU) SJO
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 21m
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LGB Denver (DEN) SJO
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 05m
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LGB Nashville (BNA) SJO
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 44m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,370 km2,714 miles
Journey time
8h 21mestimate
Time difference
+2hSan Jose vs Long Beach
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
LGB → SJO

Flights from Long Beach to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Long Beach to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Denver and Nashville. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Long Beach to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,370 km.
Where do you change planes between Long Beach and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Houston (HOU), Denver (DEN) and Nashville (BNA). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Long Beach and San Jose?
Long Beach: Long Beach International Airport (LGB). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Long Beach and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours ahead of Long Beach.

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