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$145+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Hobby (HOU)

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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — HOU
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Oakland to Houston Hobby are usually found in February or October, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/313:25 pmOAK - HOU
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Wed 1/72:00 pmHOU - OAK
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$384
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 12/235:05 pmOAK - HOU
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Thu 12/2511:50 amHOU - OAK
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$513
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/303:55 pmOAK - HOU
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Sat 1/38:50 amHOU - OAK
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$519
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 12/166:55 amOAK - HOU
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Sun 12/217:00 amHOU - OAK
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$534
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Mon 12/2911:40 amOAK - HOU
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/311:40 pmHOU - OAK
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$539
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/1712:55 pmOAK - HOU
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Sun 12/216:30 pmHOU - OAK
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/12$549

Find flight deals from Oakland to Hobby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Hobby (HOU). 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 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Southwest)

One-way from

$145
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$519

Good round-trip deal

$469 or less

Good one-way deal

$251 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to Hobby 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-11:40 am

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/9

5:50 am-10:10 am

1 stop6h 20m

$279

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Wed 3/4

12:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/9

12:35 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$289

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Sun 1/11

4:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/18

11:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$289

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Thu 2/5

5:10 am-1:35 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/8

6:30 am-11:15 am

1 stop6h 45m

$294

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Wed 1/21

7:40 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/23

9:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$313

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Thu 2/12

5:25 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/21

6:05 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 10m

$313

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Fri 2/20

5:25 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/21

3:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$313

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Mon 1/12

3:15 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/14

3:10 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$313

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Sun 2/22

10:50 am-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$145

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Wed 3/11

5:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops14h 40m

$150

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Deals found on 12/14

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Hobby in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Houston Hobby Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Houston Hobby Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Houston Hobby Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Houston Hobby Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oakland, California-Houston Hobby Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Hobby

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to Hobby. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport. 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 Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $87). Flying from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 OAK to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

When flying from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 54% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Oakland to Hobby. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,186 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Hobby. 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 from for flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby?

    If you book a flight to Houston Hobby from Oakland, you will be flying from 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 Oakland to Houston Hobby per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $279, Southwest can have you in Houston Hobby Airport from Oakland, California in 3h 40m. The distance from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport is about 1638 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $138 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at $151 and $320 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $76 and Southwest from $164 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport is generally $414, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $219. When looking at the most popular route, (Oakland - Houston Hobby), you can expect to pay $279 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Hobby 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 Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $87). Flying from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 Oakland to Hobby

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to Hobby. 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$151Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$322Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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