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$160 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland

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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

Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 5:30 pmHOU-OAK
4h 20mnonstop
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7:40 am - 1:20 pmOAK-HOU
3h 40mnonstop
$319Southwest
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Thu, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 11
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7:45 pm - 10:00 pmHOU-OAK
4h 15mnonstop
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6:55 am - 12:35 pmOAK-HOU
3h 40mnonstop
$329Southwest
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Sat, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 24
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 5:30 pmHOU-OAK
3h 55mnonstop
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12:00 pm - 5:45 pmOAK-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
$334Southwest
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Thu, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 11
Southwest Logo
7:05 pm - 10:55 pmHOU-OAK
5h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 12:35 pmOAK-HOU
3h 40mnonstop
$335Southwest
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Sat, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 24
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 5:30 pmHOU-OAK
3h 55mnonstop
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9:45 am - 5:35 pmOAK-HOU
5h 50m1 stop
$339Southwest
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Thu, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 11
Southwest Logo
7:05 pm - 10:55 pmHOU-OAK
5h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 5:55 pmOAK-HOU
6h 15m1 stop
$344Southwest
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 6:55 pmHOU-OAK
4h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 9:15 pmOAK-HOU
5h 55m1 stop
$349Southwest
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Thu, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 11
Southwest Logo
7:05 pm - 10:55 pmHOU-OAK
5h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 6:00 pmOAK-HOU
7h 05m2 stops
$350Southwest
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Fri, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 8:40 pmHOU-OAK
4h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
12:00 pm - 5:45 pmOAK-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
$354Southwest
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Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 29
Delta Logo
1:13 pm - 11:50 pmHOU-OAK
12h 37m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 9:49 amOAK-HOU
14h 44m2 stops
$499Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Hobby to Oakland

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Use the Hobby Airport app to reserve parking and check real-time security wait times for a smoother departure experience.

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For a quick trip to San Francisco, consider BART during rush hour to avoid traffic and save on transport costs.

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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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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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Houston Hobby Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays 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 January, where tickets cost $311 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $553 and $469 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $419 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$160
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland

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 $160 for a one-way ticket and $319 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, and Delta 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 $462 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 $251 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 $151 or less one-way and $338 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Houston Hobby 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

10.0 ExcellentGordon, Jul 2025GEG - OAK
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Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

Better than my las vagas experience, but still dissapointed with the airline support service.

The flight was on time. The seats are very narrow.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Seats are poor. They do not lean back. They do not even have pockets on the back, making it impossible to store a phone or a coke bottle. If you opt for basic economy cheap seats, they stick you always in the middle or window seat, even though there are unoccupied seats on the aisle. And then there is the nickel and diming. No carry-ons. And checking your carry-on is $70. At the end there is no price advantage but there is plenty of aggravation.

Worst Airplane ride I ever have taken... My purchased seat was changed without my consent

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

They changed our departure time 6 times before I even reached the airport. Delayed, Ontime, Delayed Back on time, Then Delayed. We finally boarded the plane and then we had to sit on the runway for over an hour only to be told they were taking us back to the gate for an additional 2 hour delay. Lack of communication and a complete waste of time! Never again!

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