Cheap flights from Oakland to Houston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $309
Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sat, May 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Houston is currently $309
Cheapest one-way flight $155
Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Apr 25
The cheapest one-way flight from Oakland to Houston is currently $155
Cheapest nonstop flights $356
Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Mon, Apr 13 — Tue, Apr 21
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Oakland to Houston is currently $356
Last-minute weekend getaway $630
Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Oakland to Houston is currently $630
Cheapest business class flights $1,081
Alaska 1 stop 8 hr Mon, May 4 — Tue, May 12
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Oakland to Houston is currently $1,081
Fastest flight 3 hr 35 min The fastest nonstop flight from Oakland to Houston takes 3 hr 35 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 Oakland to Houston is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $190–475
November
Most expensive
Typical prices: $315–570

Popular airlines from Oakland to Houston

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $309
    Typical price: $315–580
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    OAK - HOU Every day
    2844 weekly connecting flights
    OAK - HOU Every day
  • Delta
    from $334
    Typical price: $405–990
    180 weekly connecting flights
    OAK - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Alaska
    from $323
    Typical price: $350–770
    32 weekly connecting flights
    OAK - IAH Every day
  • JSX
    3 weekly connecting flights
    OAK - HOU Every Sat

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Oakland to Houston

The cheapest flights from Oakland to Houston are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $190 to $475.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $309. 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 Oakland to Houston is $309, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Oakland to Houston is $334, flying from May 8 to May 14.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Oakland to Houston is $323, flying from Apr 25 to May 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Houston starts at $309 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sat, May 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $155 and departs on Sat, Apr 25.
3 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Oakland to Houston.
Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Oakland to Houston.
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 Oakland to Houston 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 Oakland to Houston.

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 Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Oakland to Houston are:
  • Delta offers 180 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Alaska offers 32 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • JSX offers 3 connecting flights per week. JSX flies from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Oakland and Houston.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $309. 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 Oakland to Houston is $309, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Oakland to Houston is $334, flying from May 8 to May 14.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Oakland to Houston is $323, flying from Apr 25 to May 4.
Southwest flies direct from Oakland to Houston.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Oakland to Houston 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 Oakland and Houston at price $630 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.
Southwest flies direct from Oakland to Houston.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Oakland to Houston 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 Oakland to Houston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Oakland and Houston start at $356 from Mon, Apr 13 to Tue, Apr 21 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Oakland to Houston, 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 Oakland and Houston start at $1,081 from Mon, May 4 to Tue, May 12 with Alaska.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Oakland and Houston start at $309 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sat, May 2.
To book business class trips from Oakland to Houston, 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 Oakland and Houston starts at $630 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Oakland and Houston at price $630 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Houston, 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.

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