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$165 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland

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Cheapest round-trip
$329
Overall average: $399
Southwest
Wed 4/15Sat 4/25
HOU - OAK • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$165
Typical prices: $208-$279
Southwest
Sat 4/25
HOU - OAK • Non-stop
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AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Use the Hobby Airport app for parking and security info.
Consider BART from Oakland to San Francisco at rush hour.
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 4h 17m
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Cheapest • Avg $262 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Oakland (HOU-OAK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby to Oakland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hobby to Oakland

Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 25
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8:55 am - 11:10 am
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4h 15mnonstop
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8:05 am - 1:50 pm
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3h 45mnonstop
$329Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 25
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8:55 am - 11:10 am
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4h 15mnonstop
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5:00 am - 3:10 pm
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8h 10m
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$339Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 25
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8:55 am - 11:10 am
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4h 15mnonstop
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6:10 am - 3:10 pm
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7h 00m
2 stops
$344Southwest
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12
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8:05 am - 12:20 pm
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6h 15m
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5:10 pm - 1:25 am
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6h 15m
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$349Southwest
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21
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8:00 am - 11:30 am
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5h 30m
1 stop
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10:45 am - 8:00 pm
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7h 15m
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$350Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 25
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1:10 pm - 5:05 pm
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5h 55m
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6:10 am - 3:10 pm
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7h 00m
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$354Southwest
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
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2:45 pm - 8:05 pm
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7h 20m
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9:30 am - 6:15 pm
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6h 45m
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$355Southwest
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 21
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6:15 am - 11:35 am
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7h 20m
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10:45 am - 8:00 pm
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7h 15m
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$359Southwest
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
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8:05 am - 10:20 am
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4h 15mnonstop
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7:40 am - 1:25 pm
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3h 45mnonstop
$363Southwest
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12
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8:05 am - 10:20 am
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4h 15mnonstop
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5:10 pm - 1:25 am
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6h 15m
1 stop
$373Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Oakland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hobby to Oakland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Oakland on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Houston Hobby Airport, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland is September, where tickets cost $306 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $657 and $551 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $359, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Expert advice for your flight from Hobby to Oakland

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on OAK

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HOU

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$165
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 49% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Hobby to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland was $165 for a one-way ticket and $329 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston Hobby Airport and Oakland?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

    American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Oakland, Southwest or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Oakland are Southwest and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $430 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $224 and an overall rating of 6.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Houston Hobby Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Oakland with an airline and back to Houston Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby Airport and OAK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Oakland from Houston Hobby Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $213 or less one-way and $429 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

 
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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Hobby to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Oakland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Hobby to Oakland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4320 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

8.0 ExcellentNicole, Mar 2026
LGB - OAK
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

First off, I had a conversation with a flight attendant that was working this flight. I overheard her telling another flight attendant while we were in line for Chic-Fil-A that the flight was not going to land until 12:47 pm. I found this odd since the flight was to take off at 1:03. I commented to the flight attendant that was going to mess up the on-time take-off She said. if you fly alot you will notice that it's a good thing if the flight even arrives at all. I said that was a low bar. I think that flight attendants represent their airlines whether on board or in the airport ordering food. I was surprised to hear such negativity. However, I have noticed that Spirit flight attendants are usually in a sour mood.. Eventually the flight arrived and I boarded and the flight took off an hour late. There was no direction about the on-board wi-fi. Nor was there any info in the seat back pocket. I don't know if there was wi-fi or not, There were no complimentary snacks or drinks for my row 36 as there was turbulence and the captain asked the flight attendants to stop serving just as they were close to my row. When the turbulence stopped, they did have time to serve us but they did not. Upon arriving, the flight attendant asked anyone not having to catch a flight to Ft. Laudersle which was a tight connection to sit down and let those people pass. I complied but I could not help thinking that if Spirit would have took off on time that they would not have to inconvenience their passengers. All in all, I think Spirit is a mediocre airline at best. There are so many things they could do to improve. Yet, since I only fly Spirit infrequently preferring Southwest and Delta, I like to see if they are improving and sadly no, they are not. One good thing - nice modern seats and interiors.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

I purchased extra legroom so I will be comfortable but the guy behind me is a big guy who keeps on moving and since he is big I can feel his movement at the back of my chair.

Sadly there was a crew member very rude with my kid and with me.

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

We had too many delays for the crew not the plane

Awful!!! Spirit cancelled my flight just 4 hours before departure- with no alternative flights available. I ended up missing a huge family gathering because I wasn’t able to get out. Such An awful experience. And on top of that, all the buckle and dime-ing for bags. I will never book with Spirit EVER

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Spirit cancelled the flight very late last night, I was on the way to the airport when I found out

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