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

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 11:31 am
• Latest: departs at 4:15 pm and lands at 8:26 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 11m.

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

A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland takes 4h 11m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland range from $369 to $547, with an average of $448 over the past 12 months. Anything below $369 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $305 round-trip via San Diego (SAN), compared to $469 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $337 to $3,058. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $182, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $73 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo

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

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 40% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $393 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $667, a difference of $274.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Oakland.

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 5h 29m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 58m via San Diego (SAN).

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.

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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.