Travelling from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Oakland's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Long Beach.
Each week, there are 16 Long Beach Municipal Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 06:50 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:05 with Southwest Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your LGB to OAK flight.
Flying during a peak month such as October? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Oakland (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a breeze with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LGB to OAK flights. A reliable 85.62% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LGB and OAK include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
R 1,319 is currently the best price for a one-way Long Beach Municipal Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,622. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGB to OAK if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGB to OAK.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport.
Handy information about Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
LGB is located at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
83% of flights departing from Long Beach Municipal Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LGB.
Long Beach Municipal Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Long Beach. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGB. Whether you have an early flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Long Beach Municipal Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near OAK instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and explore beyond Oakland's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Oakland. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Oakland based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Oakland, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGB to OAK sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Oakland has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of Oakland, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in the United States, consider San Francisco, about 13 kilometres west of Oakland. Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island are among its highlights.
