Oakland to Long Beach Flights

Oakland Airport Information

If you are searching for cheap flights from Oakland, Orbitz.com can help. The Oakland International Airport provides air service to the Oakland area and is located on Airport Drive, about 10 miles from downtown Oakland. Several major airlines provide service to the airport, including Alaska, Allegiant, ArkeFly, Delta, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Sata, Southwest, Spirit, US Airways, and Volaris. Orbitz.com can compare the rates on most of these carriers, so you can choose the best bargain before you purchase your tickets.

Parking Options Located at the Airport

The airport has several parking lots for you to choose from. Long-term parking is $22 a day, Short-term rates are $2 for 30 minutes with a daily rate of $32, economy parking is $16 per day, and premier parking, located right near the terminal, is $3 every 30 minutes with a daily maximum of $36.

Transportation to the Airport

Transportation to and from the airport is provided by shuttles, limos, taxis, car rentals, and the BART. Taxi service from downtown Oakland to the airport will cost around $28. Car rentals are a convenient way of getting to the airport, and Orbitz.com can find you the best rates from among the several different carriers.

Restaurants Located at the Airport

Restaurants located in the airport include Mua, Caffee Trieste, Marica, The Grand Tavern, Toast, Café Dejena, Yayu Ethiopian, and 360 Degrees Gourmet Burritos. These restaurants provide a wide variety of snack, dining, and breakfast options for travelers. Orbitz.com can find deals on transportation to the airport and cheap flights from Oakland when you are planning your next vacation.

Long Beach Airport Information

California's Long Beach Airport serves the air transportation needs of those in the greater Long Beach area. When you use Orbitz.com to find sales on cheap flights to Long Beach, you will be able to select from any of the major air passenger carriers that service the airport, including Delta, Jet Blue and Alaska Airlines. The airport is conveniently located just 10 miles northeast of the downtown area, with easy access via I-405 to I-710.

Ground Transportation in Long Beach

Once you land in Long Beach, you will find plenty of ground transportation options. Long Beach Transit offers economical transportation at only $1.25 per trip. Choose from bus routes #102, #104 or #111. Most taxis at the airport charge standard rates to area destinations, such as $72 to downtown Los Angeles, $45 to Disneyland and $45 to the San Pedro cruise ship piers. The airport has an approved list of shuttle, private car and limousine services available on its website. When you use Orbitz.com to purchase your low-cost air tickets, consider bundling in a rental car for ultimate flexibility and mobility while you are in the Long Beach area.

Long Beach Area Weather Information

Like most of Southern California, the Long Beach climate is fairly mild all year long. Winter temperatures generally average between the mid-40s and high 60s, and summer temperatures rarely spike higher than the mid-80s. Since most buildings in the area are highly air conditioned, wear lightweight clothing that you can layer to accommodate the change in temperatures.

What to Do in Long Beach

Long Beach's 4th Street, also known as Retro Row, is a must-see attraction for those visiting the city, as the stretch between Cherry and Junipero Streets is dotted with more than 40 eclectic shops, eateries and wine bars. You can take a gondola ride in the Belmont Shore area, tour the historic Queen Mary ocean liner or rent a Segway to take an up-close-and-personal tour of the city. Whatever you decide to do while you are in the Long Beach area, remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you need to book cheap flights to Long Beach.