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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:38 am
• Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 10:53 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 38m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Oakland to Houston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Oakland to Houston takes 3h 38m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Oakland to Houston range from $342 to $530, with an average of $414 over the past 12 months. Anything below $342 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the $414 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $276 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $415 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.

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

One-way fares from Oakland to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $133, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

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

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

• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 12% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Oakland to Houston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $322 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $577, a difference of $255.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between Oakland and Houston.

Flying via Hollywood Burbank (BUR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 29m, compared with 5h 31m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 47m via San Diego (SAN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Oakland to Houston 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class

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