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$55+ 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 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — OAK
Jul 8 — Jul 152
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Oakland are usually found in August or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$55
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$351
From Houston to Oakland
One-way flight from Houston to Oakland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/232:44 pmIAH - OAK
1 stop10h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/56:00 amOAK - IAH
1 stop21h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/3$157
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/315:12 pmIAH - OAK
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/76:00 amOAK - IAH
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$205
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 10/289:15 amHOU - OAK
Nonstop4h 10mSouthwest
Tue 11/46:55 amOAK - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 11/16:00 amHOU - OAK
2 stops12h 31mDelta
Tue 11/45:05 pmOAK - HOU
2 stops14h 18mDelta
Deal found 7/2$323

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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

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/23

2:44 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop10h 49m

Oakland

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-5:55 am

1 stop21h 55m

$157

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/31

5:12 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Oakland

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-4:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$205

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/28

9:15 am-11:25 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Oakland

Tue 11/4

6:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$297

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-4:31 pm

2 stops12h 31m

Oakland

Tue 11/4

5:05 pm-9:23 am

2 stops14h 18m

$323

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/23

2:44 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$55

HoustonOakland

IAH - OAK

IAHOAK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/16

5:12 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$94

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/7

9:42 am-11:33 pm

2 stops15h 51m

$144

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/4

6:40 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$149

HoustonOakland

HOU - OAK

HOUOAK

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-4:16 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$165

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Deals found on 7/3

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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 June 27, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Houston to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 July 3, 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 28% 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 September 29, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings 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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Oakland, such as Southwest, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($157), Southwest ($297), and Delta ($323) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Oakland, California. Spirit Airlines is 59% 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 $55. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines 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 $377, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $109. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Oakland), is priced around $172.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Houston to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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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Alternative routes for Houston to Oakland

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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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$193Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$311Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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