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Among airlines operating Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport and Oakland.

Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland usually depart from Houston Hobby (HOU) and 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 Hobby Airport to Oakland.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $356 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), 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.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 25% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 25% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport to Oakland:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 9:36 am
• Latest: departs at 4:15 pm and lands at 8:21 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 06m.

A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland takes 4h 06m, covering 1,638 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 Hobby Airport to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $137, which is 50% 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 5h 39m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Oakland is 2 hours behind Houston Hobby Airport (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 Hobby Airport to Oakland range from $372 to $564, with an average of $445 over the past 12 months. Anything below $372 counts as a good deal.