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$130+ Cheap flights from Houston to Oakland, CA (OAK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — OAK
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Oakland (OAK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$318
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$130
(Trip.com)

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December

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September

Average price

$449
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 14, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:00 amIAH - OAK
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/162:31 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop7h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$318
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/47:26 pmIAH - OAK
2 stops15h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/162:31 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop7h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$326
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:00 amIAH - OAK
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/152:31 pmOAK - IAH
2 stops24h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$336
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:00 amIAH - OAK
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/156:30 amOAK - IAH
1 stop9h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$339
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/47:26 pmIAH - OAK
2 stops15h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/152:31 pmOAK - IAH
2 stops24h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:51 pmIAH - OAK
1 stop17h 03mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/162:31 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop7h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$350
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:00 amIAH - OAK
2 stops27h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/162:31 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop7h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$351
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:00 amIAH - OAK
1 stop18h 59mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/152:31 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop7h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/67:45 pmHOU - OAK
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Wed 11/126:55 amOAK - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 10/13$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:45 amHOU - OAK
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Tue 12/304:40 pmOAK - HOU
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/14$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:50 amHOU - OAK
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Wed 12/315:25 amOAK - HOU
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/13$385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:00 amHOU - OAK
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Tue 1/65:05 pmOAK - HOU
2 stops14h 27mDelta
Deal found 10/14$387

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Oakland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

Houston

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/17

6:08 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Oakland

Tue 1/6

9:35 am-4:55 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$318

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/24

7:35 am-11:38 pm

1 stop18h 03m

Oakland

Wed 2/25

6:30 am-5:49 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$350

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/8

7:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 59m

Oakland

Mon 12/15

2:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$352

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/8

7:00 am-4:23 pm

1 stop11h 23m

Oakland

Mon 1/12

5:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop28h 42m

$352

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/8

3:10 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Oakland

Mon 1/12

7:40 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$357

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/6

7:45 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Oakland

Wed 11/12

6:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$357

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

6:55 pm-9:08 am

1 stop16h 13m

Oakland

Wed 3/4

6:45 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop20h 09m

$362

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/24

6:55 pm-7:14 pm

2 stops26h 19m

Oakland

Tue 3/3

8:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$363

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/7

5:51 pm-8:54 am

1 stop17h 03m

Oakland

Mon 12/15

2:31 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$368

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/5

5:51 pm-10:25 am

2 stops18h 34m

Oakland

Mon 12/15

2:31 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$373

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Oakland

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Oakland. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Oakland, California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Oakland, California?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Oakland, California (average of $60). Flying from Houston to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $191). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Oakland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to Oakland, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 52% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Oakland. Price data was last updated on August 31, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Oakland. Reviews last updated October 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Oakland, such as Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,972 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland from Houston?

    If you book a flight to Oakland from Houston, you will be flying to Oakland, which is the city’s only airport. Oakland (OAK) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Oakland. There are 0 flights from Houston to Oakland per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Oakland, California?

    Alaska Airlines and Southwest can get you from Houston to Oakland, California in just under 4h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 04m. The distance between Houston and Oakland, California is about 1638 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Oakland, California round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($147), Delta ($288), and Southwest ($293) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Oakland, California. Spirit Airlines is 64% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Oakland, California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Oakland, California? While on average our users pay $419, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $209. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Oakland), is priced around $339.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Oakland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Oakland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Oakland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Oakland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Oakland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Oakland, California?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Oakland, California (average of $60). Flying from Houston to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $191). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Houston to Oakland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Oakland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$293Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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