Take a break from the L-B-C with a flight up the coast on Southwest Airlines®. When you book a trip from Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport with Southwest®, you can book with confidence. If you're able to make flexible travel plans, be sure to explore our Low Fare Calendar to discover our lowest fares emanating from Long Beach, the greater Los Angeles Area, and beyond. Get a jump on the rest of your travel bookings with Southwest Vacations® where you can find deals on hotels and rental cars to bundle with your flight plans.
If you've ever overlooked Oakland in favor of nearby San Francisco or San Jose, now is the time to change that. Check out our full schedule of Long Beach, CA, to Oakland flights and book today.
Long Beach, CA to Oakland, CA
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| Departing from | Long Beach Airport (LGB) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | Oakland International Airport (OAK) |
| Average flight time | 1 hour 19 minutes |
| Distance | 353 miles |
| 85† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 5‡ | Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday |
| 4‡ | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 4‡ | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
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View our interactive map†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 4/1/2023 and 4/30/2023. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 4/1/2023 and 4/30/2023.
Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area offer the perfect escape, no matter what you enjoy doing in your free time. As you land you'll get your first glimpse of the spectacular views over Oakland International Airport, which sits right on the shores of San Francisco Bay.
What better way to get away from the grind than to head outdoors for a hike? Flying into Oakland offers easy access to some of the most amazing hikes in Northern California. Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve features Round Top, a 1,763-foot peak you can hike at your own pace. Along the way you'll find all kinds of native wildflowers -- but don't worry, the volcano hasn't been active for 10 million years. Joaquin Miller Park is east of the city and offers gorgeous trails amid giant California redwoods, a must-see while you're in the San Francisco Bay Area.
For exercise, fun, and edification within the city limits, find a food tour or plot your own adventure to explore Oaktown's diverse culinary scene. From award-winning restaurants to farmers markets, tiki bars to chicken shacks, Oakland has restaurants to fit the pickiest of palates.
Oakland's arts scene is a vibrant reflection of the city as a whole. Explore art galleries, take a tour of the street art and murals to get a look at the entire town, or relax and create yourself near the city's center along Lake Merritt.
When you fly nonstop to Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area, you can also expect nonstop fun and adventure.
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Oakland International Airport is a mere 10 miles outside of downtown Oakland. Hop on the BART or rent a car and get going!
At Southwest, we know it takes more than great deals on Oakland airfares and convenient scheduling options to make your trip memorable. So from booking to boarding, we offer services and features designed to make your travel from Long Beach, CA, to Oakland the best it can be. Learn more about the Southwest® travel experience before you book your flight from Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport.
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