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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.

Only Southwest operates flights between Oakland and Houston.

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).

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.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $248 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $392 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.

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

• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 11% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 8% of one-stop connections

Salt Lake City (SLC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Oakland to Houston route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $314 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $589: a $275 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:50 am and lands at 11:30 am
• Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 50% above the route average of $406. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Oakland to Houston takes 3h 40m, 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.

One-way fares from Oakland to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Burbank Bob Hope (BUR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 29m, compared with 5h 30m 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.

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 from around $3:

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

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Oakland to Houston range from $330 to $531, with an average of $406 over the past 12 months. Anything below $330 counts as a good deal.