Are there direct flights from Oakland to Long Beach?

Direct flights from Oakland to Long Beach are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 10% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations from the trailing 90 days.

How long does it take to fly from Oakland to Long Beach?

A direct flight from Oakland to Long Beach typically takes 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 568 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 12 hours and 28 minutes. This difference highlights the time-saving benefit of choosing a direct option when available.

Should I set a price alert for Oakland to Long Beach flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for Oakland to Long Beach flights is recommended. Historically, deals on this route have been frequent. This means there are regular opportunities to find favorable prices. Monitoring fare changes can help travelers secure a good price for their journey.

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Oakland to Long Beach: Overview

Insights for flights from Oakland to Long Beach

For flights from Oakland to Long Beach, fares typically range from $396 to $714, with a median of $509. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 52% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Oakland to Long Beach? The most affordable months to travel are October, with a median fare of $365, followed by November at $389, and September at $428. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Oakland to Long Beach takes about 14h 39m, including connections. This is a route where most itineraries connect at least once, with only 0.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Oakland and Long Beach is 568 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience, despite the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Oakland to Long Beach

Regular price: $211 - $568

Prices for flights from Oakland to Long Beach are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $211-$568. The current lowest deal is $156 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 24.

now $156

Low $211

High $568

The cheapest time to fly from Oakland to Long Beach

The cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Long Beach is October, with a median price of $365. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $891. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $365

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $891

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Oakland to Long Beach

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Oakland to Long Beach

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Long Beach

Oakland (OAK) - Long Beach (LGB)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$805

$996

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Long Beach

Oakland (OAK) - Long Beach (LGB)

Southwest Airlines

$392

$578

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Long Beach

Oakland (OAK) - Long Beach (LGB)

Frontier Airlines

$487

$635

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Long Beach

Oakland (OAK) - Long Beach (LGB)

Southwest Airlines

$766

$604

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Long Beach

Oakland (OAK) - Long Beach (LGB)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$570

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Long Beach

Oakland (OAK) - Long Beach (LGB)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$635

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Oakland to Long Beach

2 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 5

$502 → $215

57%

8 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 9

$444 → $192

57%

5 nights

Jan 21 - Jan 26

$610 → $368

40%

2 nights

Jan 11 - Jan 13

$609 → $368

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Oakland to Long Beach

Oakland - Long Beach route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Oakland to Long Beach are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, October, November, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 14h 39m.

Flights from Oakland to Long Beach typically involve connections, with a median duration of 14h 39m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers historically on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers a recent deal at $156.

A recent deal from Southwest Airlines for this route was found at $156.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Oakland to Long Beach are frequent, appearing often historically.

Oakland main airports to depart from

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a convenient option for flights to Long Beach, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$223

Long Beach main airports to arrive at

Long Beach (LGB)

Cheapest

Long Beach Airport is a convenient arrival choice for travelers heading to Long Beach from Oakland.

📍 ~7 km from Long Beach (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Airports nearby Long Beach used as alternative

John Wayne (SNA)

John Wayne (SNA) is a premier alternative due to its proximity and similar ease of use.

📍 ~30 km from Long Beach (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$158

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Long Beach

33% AI deal score

$2,114

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Long Beach

Historically, booking flights from Oakland to Long Beach 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked in this window was $578. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices around $715, while flights booked 7-13 days out averaged $722. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to significant savings on this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Oakland to Long Beach is considered to be $396 or less. The median price for this route was $509. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $714 or less. Aiming for a price at or below the good price threshold of $396 is advisable for budget-conscious travelers.

Historically, October has been the best month to fly from Oakland to Long Beach, with a median price of $365. November also offers competitive prices, with a median of $389. While September had a median price of $428, it was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, with the annual median price for this route being $509. Travelers looking for the lowest fares should consider flying in the fall months.

Oakland to Long Beach: Overview

Insights for flights from Oakland to Long Beach

How much is a round trip from Oakland to Long Beach

Regular price: $211 - $568

Prices for flights from Oakland to Long Beach are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $211-$568. The current lowest deal is $156 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 24.

now $156

Low $211

High $568

The cheapest time to fly from Oakland to Long Beach

October

Cheapest

Flights from $365

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $891

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Oakland to Long Beach

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Oakland to Long Beach

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Long Beach

Oakland (OAK) - Long Beach (LGB)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$805

$996

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Long Beach

Oakland (OAK) - Long Beach (LGB)

Southwest Airlines

$392

$578

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Long Beach

Oakland (OAK) - Long Beach (LGB)

Frontier Airlines

$487

$635

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Long Beach

Oakland (OAK) - Long Beach (LGB)

Southwest Airlines

$766

$604

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Long Beach

Oakland (OAK) - Long Beach (LGB)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$570

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Long Beach

Oakland (OAK) - Long Beach (LGB)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$635

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Oakland to Long Beach

2 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 5

$502 → $215

57%

8 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 9

$444 → $192

57%

5 nights

Jan 21 - Jan 26

$610 → $368

40%

2 nights

Jan 11 - Jan 13

$609 → $368

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Oakland to Long Beach