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Among airlines operating Houston to Oakland flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Houston and Oakland.

Flights from Houston to Oakland may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Oakland (OAK).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston to Oakland.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $235 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $478 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Houston to Oakland most commonly connect through:

• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections

Salt Lake City (SLC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Houston to Oakland route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $369 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $645, a difference of $276. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Oakland flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Oakland:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 9:34 am
• Latest: departs at 4:15 pm and lands at 8:19 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 04m.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Oakland takes 4h 04m, covering 1,630 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Houston to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 19m, compared with 5h 24m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 6h 01m via San Diego (SAN).

Oakland is 2 hours behind Houston (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Thrifty
· Budget
· Hertz
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Houston to Oakland range from $357 to $560, with an average of $438 over the past 12 months. Anything below $357 counts as a good deal.