Oakland

$165+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — OAK
May 10 — May 171
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Houston to Oakland with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Oakland

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 April 10, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/58:55 am
HOU
-
OAK
Nonstop4h 15m
Southwest
Fri 5/81:05 pm
OAK
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/78:00 am
HOU
-
OAK
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Tue 5/127:40 am
OAK
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Fri 5/18:05 am
HOU
-
OAK
Nonstop4h 15m
Southwest
Mon 5/43:45 pm
OAK
-
HOU
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/5$339
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/162:34 pm
IAH
-
OAK
1 stop10h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/3010:37 am
OAK
-
IAH
1 stop11h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/8$346
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:18 pm
IAH
-
OAK
1 stop16h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/58:10 pm
OAK
-
IAH
1 stop19h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/8$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/58:55 am
HOU
-
OAK
Nonstop4h 15m
Southwest
Tue 5/127:40 am
OAK
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/7$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 4/276:15 am
HOU
-
OAK
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Wed 4/299:30 am
OAK
-
HOU
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Tue 5/57:45 am
IAH
-
OAK
1 stop6h 08m
Delta
Fri 5/812:28 pm
OAK
-
IAH
1 stop7h 49m
Delta
Deal found 4/9$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Thu 7/237:01 pm
IAH
-
OAK
1 stop6h 50m
Delta
Mon 7/276:00 am
OAK
-
IAH
2 stops13h 35m
Delta
Deal found 4/7$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Thu 5/282:45 pm
IAH
-
OAK
2 stops11h 12m
Delta
Tue 6/26:00 am
OAK
-
IAH
2 stops12h 00m
Delta
Deal found 4/9$380
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:18 pm
IAH
-
OAK
1 stop16h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/299:33 am
OAK
-
IAH
2 stops17h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/6$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 10/134:00 pm
IAH
-
OAK
2 stops9h 56m
Delta
Wed 10/281:15 pm
OAK
-
IAH
1 stop6h 21m
Delta
Deal found 4/5$389

Find 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 April 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$329
(Southwest)

One-way from

$165
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$366
From Houston to Oakland
One-way flight from Houston to Oakland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/1

8:05 am-10:20 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Oakland

Mon 5/4

3:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 20m

$339

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/16

8:10 am-10:20 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Oakland

Sat 5/16

7:55 pm-4:50 am

1 stop6h 55m

$339

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/13

8:55 am-11:10 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Oakland

Sat 5/16

8:30 am-5:10 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$364

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/27

6:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Oakland

Mon 6/1

10:50 am-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$369

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/6

8:45 am-2:55 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Oakland

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$370

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/5

6:25 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Oakland

Tue 6/9

8:55 am-6:30 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$390

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/16

5:31 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Oakland

Sun 5/17

12:28 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$414

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/27

5:20 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 15m

Oakland

Thu 4/30

3:50 pm-12:55 am

1 stop7h 05m

$428
Quickest round-trip

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/22

8:55 am-11:10 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Oakland

Sun 4/26

5:30 pm-1:15 am

1 stop5h 45m

$429

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/21

8:55 am-11:10 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Oakland

Mon 4/27

8:30 pm-4:50 am

1 stop6h 20m

$429

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/5

Showing 1-10 of 35 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
4

Best time to book a flight from Houston to Oakland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Oakland from Houston with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Oakland, California (average of $95). Flying from Houston to Oakland, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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 April 10, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to Oakland, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Oakland, California?

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 April 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Oakland, such as Southwest,Delta, andSpirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Oakland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 is 1 flight from Houston to Oakland per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Houston to Oakland, California in just under 4h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h. 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 ($107), Delta ($256), and Southwest ($279) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Oakland, California. Spirit Airlines is 75% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Oakland, California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $82. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to Oakland, California for a low price.

  • 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 $444, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $259. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Oakland), is priced around $349.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Oakland, California (average of $95). Flying from Houston to Oakland, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Houston to Oakland

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

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 April 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$107Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$279Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.