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

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 8:11 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 9:11 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

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

A nonstop flight from Long Beach to Oakland takes 1h 21m, covering 352 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 Long Beach to Oakland range from $251 to $479, with an average of $328 over the past 12 months. Anything below $251 counts as a good deal.

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 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Long Beach to Oakland flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $157 to $1,393. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Long Beach to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $163, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Long Beach to Oakland usually depart from Long Beach Municipal (LGB) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

On the Long Beach to Oakland route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 51%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $250 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $509: a $259 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between Long Beach and Oakland.

Some of the most popular sights in Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Long Beach to Oakland 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

There are several transit options you can use to get to the city center from Oakland Airport including hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft, public transportation, and car rentals. There are rental car shuttle buses that operate from the terminal to the car rental facility every 10 minutes or less. Available companies include Alamo, Budget, and Avis, to mention a few.

Delta allows pets to travel in the cabin, as well as in the cargo hold for certain flights. For pets traveling in the cabin, the weight limit is typically 20 lb or less, including the carrier. For pets traveling in the cargo hold, the weight limit can vary depending on the aircraft, but it is usually up to 150 lbs.

Southwest Airlines is dedicated to providing the best travel experience to all its passengers. Therefore, wheelchair assistance is provided for passengers with limited mobility upon arrival at Oakland Airport. If you travel with your wheelchair, the airline has a dedicated wheelchair compartment.

In addition to providing complementary snacks for passengers traveling from Long Beach to Oakland, the airline offers a wide range of special meals to comply with special dietary requirements. Options range from vegetarian, low-sodium, low-cholesterol, and diabetic meals. We recommend informing the airline in advance for timely and satisfactory services when traveling to avoid any inconveniences.