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	$292	Southwest 1 stop 6 hr Sun, Apr 19 — Tue, Apr 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Oakland is currently $292
Cheapest one-way flight	$155	Southwest Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Oakland is currently $155
Cheapest nonstop flights	$339	Southwest Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sat, May 9	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to Oakland is currently $339
Last-minute weekend getaway	$629	Southwest Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Oakland is currently $629
Cheapest business class flights	$1,054	Delta 1 stop 8 hr Fri, May 1 — Fri, May 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Oakland is currently $1,054

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 April. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $190–325
November Most expensive	Typical prices: $315–550

Popular airlines from Houston to Oakland

Southwest

Nonstop

from $292

Typical price: $315–570

7 weekly nonstop flights

HOU - OAK Every day

2862 weekly connecting flights

HOU - OAK Every day
Delta

from $334

Typical price: $405–980

130 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - OAK Every day
Alaska

from $323

Typical price: $360–760

38 weekly connecting flights

IAH - OAK Every day
JSX

5 weekly connecting flights

HOU - OAK Every Fri, Sat, Sun

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 26 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 29 min 14 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 48 min 35 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 26 min 71 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Oakland

The cheapest flights from Houston to Oakland are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $190 to $325.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Oakland recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $292. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $155.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Oakland is $292, flying from Apr 19 to Apr 28.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Oakland is $334, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Oakland is $323, flying from May 4 to May 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Oakland starts at $292 from Sun, Apr 19 to Tue, Apr 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $155 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.

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 2,862 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 130 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 38 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .
JSX offers 5 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 $292. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $155.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Oakland is $292, flying from Apr 19 to Apr 28.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Oakland is $334, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Oakland is $323, flying from May 4 to May 12.

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 $629 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.

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 $339 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sat, May 9 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 $1,054 from Fri, May 1 to Fri, May 8 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Oakland start at $292 from Sun, Apr 19 to Tue, Apr 28.

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 $629 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Oakland at price $629 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.

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.