Cheap Flights from LGB to OAK: When to Fly from Long Beach to Oakland

 

The cheapest times to fly from LGB to OAK are

• July 30th to February 4th (except the week of November 26th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LGB to OAK is early December. Prices can be as high as $692 for Sunday flights during early May, or as low as $124 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Oakland

Flying from Long Beach, CA (LGB) to Oakland, CA (OAK) will usually cost between $128 to $458 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $153. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early May, with an average price of $408. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $255 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $209 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LGB to OAK flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LGB to OAK route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LGB to OAK flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Long Beach. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.37, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $136 (43%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $182. Return trip prices are from the OAK to LGB flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LGB to OAK can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 37 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from LGB to OAK while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LGB to OAK? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Southwest, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 353 miles or 568 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LGB to OAK?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LGB to OAK flight is about 1 hour 37 minutes.

How many flights go between Long Beach, CA and Oakland, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 73 available flights from LGB to OAK.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from LGB to OAK tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 16% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 22% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave OAK heading for LGB about 5 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Oakland, CA is about on time. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 1 minutes late
• JetBlue: 13 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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