Travelling from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Long Beach Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Long Beach and Oakland are in the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are 26 Long Beach Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, opt for the 06:50 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:25 with Southwest Airlines.
Your LGB to OAK flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to discovering Oakland (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Long Beach Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for LGB to OAK flights, with 85.3% of its services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Long Beach Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGB and OAK:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Salt Lake City International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Long Beach Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight is Rs28,105. A return plane ticket right now is Rs40,037. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from LGB to OAK by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Long Beach Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Long Beach Airport (LGB)
The address for LGB is 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Long Beach Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83.23% of flights that depart LGB reach their destination on time.
Long Beach Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Long Beach. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Long Beach Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGB:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
If you're landing on a late Long Beach Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near OAK:
Travel at your own speed with a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and chase adventure across Oakland and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
From Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Oakland is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Long Beach Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Oakland in May.
The warmest month in Oakland is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Long Beach Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGB to OAK sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Oakland. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, consider San Francisco, roughly 13 kilometres west of Oakland. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are the start of reasons to visit.
