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$135+ 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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — OAK
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 23, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2412:55 pmHOU - OAK
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Wed 1/287:40 amOAK - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/247:42 amIAH - OAK
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Wed 1/2812:33 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 12/22$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/295:50 amHOU - OAK
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Tue 1/67:40 amOAK - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$497
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/316:20 amHOU - OAK
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Thu 1/15:45 amOAK - HOU
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$509
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/237:42 amIAH - OAK
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Tue 1/612:38 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/22$534
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/295:50 amHOU - OAK
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Tue 12/307:45 amOAK - HOU
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/236:00 amHOU - OAK
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Tue 1/64:54 pmOAK - HOU
2 stops15h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/22$544
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/258:25 amHOU - OAK
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Wed 12/3111:05 amOAK - HOU
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$579
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/247:28 pmIAH - OAK
1 stop15h 38mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/19:35 amOAK - IAH
1 stop29h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$582
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/2211:15 amIAH - OAK
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Thu 12/2512:34 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/22$609
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/247:42 amIAH - OAK
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Fri 1/212:34 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/22$654
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2411:58 amIAH - OAK
2 stops12h 49mDelta
Thu 1/112:34 pmOAK - IAH
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/22$659

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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 December 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(Southwest)

One-way from

$135
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$698
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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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Oakland that are best for you.

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Houston

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/29

3:10 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Oakland

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-11:40 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$269

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/11

8:10 am-10:30 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Oakland

Mon 3/16

2:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 20m

$279

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/24

4:46 pm-9:13 am

1 stop18h 27m

Oakland

Mon 4/27

7:00 am-5:40 am

1 stop20h 40m

$289

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/28

7:20 am-11:52 am

1 stop6h 32m

Oakland

Wed 2/4

12:33 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$289

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/5

5:55 pm-9:46 am

1 stop17h 51m

Oakland

Sun 2/8

10:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$289

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/3

6:41 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Oakland

Sat 2/7

12:33 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$289

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/19

11:34 am-4:12 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Oakland

Tue 2/24

12:40 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$289

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Fri 3/13

7:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 40m

Oakland

Mon 3/16

11:05 am-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$289

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/12

7:40 pm-12:50 am

1 stop7h 10m

Oakland

Tue 3/17

3:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop7h 10m

$289

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/12

9:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Oakland

Mon 1/12

3:15 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$289

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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

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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 December 23, 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 in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 25% 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 December 20, 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 December 23, 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
4,253 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,196 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

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 are 0 flights from Houston to Oakland per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from Houston to Oakland, California in just under 4h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 07m. 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 ($128), Delta ($256), and Southwest ($294) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Oakland, California. Spirit Airlines is 70% 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 $56. 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 $489, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $77. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Oakland), is priced around $289.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$294Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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