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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.

Only Southwest operates flights between Austin and Long Beach.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $390 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $429 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.

One-stop flights from Austin to Long Beach most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 14% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Austin to Long Beach route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $484, a difference of $105. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 11:29 am
• Latest: departs at 6:45 pm and lands at 9:54 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 70% above the route average of $429. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Austin to Long Beach takes 3h 09m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $297 to $1,783. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Austin to Long Beach are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $153, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 47m, compared with 5h 00m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 02m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

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
· Budget
· Alamo
· Avis
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Austin to Long Beach range from $365 to $505, with an average of $429 over the past 12 months. Anything below $365 counts as a good deal.