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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to Long Beach:

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 11:32 am
• Latest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 9:42 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Austin to Long Beach.

A nonstop flight from Austin to Long Beach takes 3h 12m, covering 1,223 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Austin to Long Beach range from $359 to $504, with an average of $421 over the past 12 months. Anything below $359 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $358 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $428 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Austin to Long Beach flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Austin to Long Beach are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $119, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Avis

Flights from Austin to Long Beach usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB).

Connecting flights from Austin to Long Beach most commonly pass through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 43% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Austin to Long Beach. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $369 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $488, a difference of $119.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Austin and Long Beach.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 52m, compared with 5h 11m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Long Beach is 2 hours behind Austin (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Long Beach are Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Cruise Terminal Dome. These are among the most viewed places in Long Beach on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Austin to Long Beach flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.