Cheap flights from Oakland (SJC) to Long Beach (QLA)

Oakland Metropolitan Oak International (OAK) is connected to Bay Farm Island, located about ten miles southeast of Oakland, California. The airport can be accessed via Nimitz Freeway I-880 or State Route 61. Flights to Long Beach Municipal (LGB) depart throughout the day, and nonstop flight times are usually around one hour and 15 minutes.

One of the many ways to reach Long Beach, California, is by going west on E. Spring Street from the airport and then south on Pacific Avenue. You can also get around via airport shuttle, taxi or bus; all of which can be accessed outside the airport. You'll need to use one of these services to get to the Wardlow Station if using the Metro Rail.

Attractions

This coastal city offers stretches of beaches and numerous parks, including El Dorado Park and the Point Vicente Light lighthouse. Visitors often come here for a game at Blair Field, or a tour of architectural sites like First Congregational Church and the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Other points of interest include the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and RMS Queen Mary.

Hints and tips

Long Beach boasts a Mediterranean climate that enjoys clear, sunny skies. The hottest month is July, when the city sees a temperature on average of 82 degrees. Many travelers crave a beachfront hotel for the optimal views, but stylish, upscale accommodations can be found throughout Long Beach.