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$135+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — HOU
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Oakland to Houston Hobby are usually found in March or February, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Saturday 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 January 29, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/247:40 am
OAK
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Sat 2/283:20 pm
HOU
-
OAK
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/274:15 pm
OAK
-
HOU
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Sun 3/15:25 am
HOU
-
OAK
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/236:00 am
OAK
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Thu 2/2611:15 am
HOU
-
OAK
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$303
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 2/236:00 am
OAK
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Sat 2/289:20 am
HOU
-
OAK
1 stop13h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/237:30 pm
OAK
-
HOU
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Sun 4/265:30 am
HOU
-
OAK
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/45:40 am
OAK
-
HOU
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Sat 3/77:10 pm
HOU
-
OAK
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$328

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 January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Southwest)

One-way from

$135
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$402

Good round-trip deal

$303 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

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Oakland

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Tue 2/24

7:40 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/28

3:20 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$269

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Mon 2/23

4:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 55m

Houston Hobby

Thu 2/26

6:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$289

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Fri 2/27

4:15 pm-1:30 am

1 stop7h 15m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/3

12:40 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$294

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Tue 3/3

10:20 am-5:40 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/4

4:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$294

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-11:40 am

Nonstop3h 40m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/28

9:20 am-8:30 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$311

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Thu 4/23

7:30 pm-5:00 am

1 stop7h 30m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/26

8:10 am-10:20 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$313

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Mon 3/9

6:15 am-11:55 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$135

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Mon 4/6

9:30 pm-4:45 am

1 stop5h 15m

$145

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Tue 4/28

4:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$145

OaklandHouston

OAK - HOU

OAKHOU

Oakland

Thu 4/9

5:25 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$145

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Hobby in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Houston Hobby Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 January 23, 2026.

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 $91). Flying from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 January 29, 2026.

When flying from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines 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
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
8,394 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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 4 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $269, 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 $144 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at $151 and $303 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 64% 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 $76 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $164 and United Airlines from $354 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 $251, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (Oakland - Houston Hobby), you can expect to pay $257 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 $91). Flying from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 4 airlines flying from Oakland to Hobby

Discover the top 4 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$144Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$151Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$303Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$379Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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