Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Oakland (HOU - OAK)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to Oakland and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$339	Southwest 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Oakland is currently $339
Cheapest one-way flight	$175	Southwest 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Oakland is currently $175
Cheapest nonstop flights	$363	Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Fri, Jul 17	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to Oakland is currently $363
Last-minute weekend getaway	$570	Alaska 1 stop 9 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Oakland is currently $570
Cheapest business class flights	$1,069	Delta 1 stop 7 hr Sun, Jul 26 — Sun, Aug 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Oakland is currently $1,069

Fastest flight	3 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Oakland takes 3 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Oakland is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $200–485
November Most expensive	Typical prices: $315–550

Popular airlines from Houston to Oakland

Southwest

Nonstop

from $339

Typical price: $310–550

7 weekly nonstop flights

HOU - OAK Every day

2844 weekly connecting flights

HOU - OAK Every day
Delta

from $349

Typical price: $415–990

92 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - OAK Every day
Alaska

from $349

Typical price: $355–750

52 weekly connecting flights

IAH - OAK Every day
JSX

10 weekly connecting flights

HOU - OAK Every Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 27 min 140 mi

Popular airports near Oakland

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 15 min 6 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 30 min 14 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 47 min 35 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 27 min 71 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Oakland

The cheapest flights from Houston to Oakland are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $200 to $485.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Oakland recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $339. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $175.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Oakland is $339, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Oakland is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Oakland is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Oakland starts at $339 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $175 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

3 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to Oakland.

Oakland is a year-round destination with a mild climate. Popular times to visit include the warmest months (May–Oct). Jack London Square is the site of many city events, including a weekly farmers’ market (Sun). Art + Soul Oakland (Aug) sees art, dance, music and kids’ events, plus food and craft vendors. The Eat Real Festival (Sep) offers cooking demonstrations, street food and live music in Jack London Square.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Oakland.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to Oakland really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston to Oakland.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 2,844 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Oakland are:

Delta offers 92 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .
Alaska offers 52 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .
JSX offers 10 connecting flights per week. JSX flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and Oakland.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Oakland recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $339. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $175.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Oakland is $339, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Oakland is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Oakland is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

Southwest flies direct from Houston to Oakland.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Oakland at price $570 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest flies direct from Houston to Oakland.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Houston to Oakland on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Oakland start at $363 from Fri, Jul 10 to Fri, Jul 17 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to Oakland, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and Oakland start at $1,069 from Sun, Jul 26 to Sun, Aug 2 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Oakland start at $339 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15.

To book business class trips from Houston to Oakland, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and Oakland starts at $570 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Alaska.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Oakland at price $570 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Oakland, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.