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Cheapest round-trip
$236
Typical prices: $447-$270
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OAK - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$322
Typical prices: $458-$380
Southwest
Thu 10/22Tue 10/27
OAK - HOU • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Hobby (OAK-HOU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to Hobby 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 Oakland to Hobby

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8
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8:55 am - 5:25 pm
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6h 30m
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2:50 pm - 8:00 pm
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7h 10m
1 stop
$236Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27
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11:05 am - 7:25 pm
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6h 20m
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4:10 pm - 6:10 pm
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4h 00mnonstop
$249Southwest
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:40 am - 5:00 pm
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8h 20m
1 stop
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9:25 am - 12:45 pm
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5h 20m
1 stop
$259Southwest
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22
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5:10 am - 4:55 pm
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9h 45m
2 stops
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5:10 pm - 9:15 pm
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6h 05m
1 stop
$264Southwest
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22
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5:10 am - 4:55 pm
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9h 45m
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8:30 am - 2:20 pm
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7h 50m
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$269Southwest
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 26
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8:00 am - 5:35 pm
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7h 35m
1 stop
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9:30 am - 11:30 am
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4h 00mnonstop
$287Southwest
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 26
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8:00 am - 5:35 pm
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7h 35m
1 stop
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3:20 pm - 7:50 pm
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6h 30m
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$297Southwest
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 26
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5:15 pm - 1:15 am
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6h 00m
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11:20 am - 5:25 pm
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8h 05m
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$303Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27
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8:20 am - 2:00 pm
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3h 40mnonstop
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4:10 pm - 6:10 pm
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4h 00mnonstop
$322Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8
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6:15 am - 1:50 pm
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5h 35m
1 stop
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11:20 am - 5:25 pm
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8h 05m
2 stops
$333Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Hobby flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to Hobby to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Oakland, California to Houston Hobby Airport departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Houston Hobby Airport on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Oakland, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport, 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 Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport is March, where tickets cost $303 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $686 and $478 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $303, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport, 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 Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Oakland to Hobby

 
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on OAK

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HOU

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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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$108
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
Flight from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from Oakland to Hobby

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Hobby 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 Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport flights

  • How can I fly from OAK to either IAH or HOU?

    Southwest is one of the airlines that flies non-stop from OAK to HOU. You can get flights from OAK to both IAH and HOU that have one layover. Spirit Airlines, Delta, Southwest, Frontier, and Alaska Airlines are among the carriers that operate these flights. Layover cities include Austin (AUS), Las Vegas (LAS), Seattle (SEA), and Denver (DEN).

  • Where can I park at OAK?

    At OAK, Premier Parking is closest to the terminals but also the most expensive. You could also park in a Long-Term Lot that is approximately 6 to 9min walking distance away from the terminals. The Economy Lot is the furthest from the terminals, but it is also the most affordable. Free shuttles run from the lot to the terminals about every 15 to 20min.

  • Does OAK have any airport lounges?

    Yes. The Escape Lounge at OAK is available to anyone regardless of what airline or class they are flying. You simply need to pay an entrance fee, either online for a discount, or at the door. In this lounge, you'll have a refined relaxation space where you can get some work done, decompress, or get something to drink.

  • How do I get into downtown Houston from either HOU or IAH?

    From HOU, you can take a Line 40 bus into downtown Houston, and this trip will take about 50min. Or, at HOU, you can take a Line 50 bus and then transfer to the 800 tram. Though this journey involves one transfer, it is quicker and takes approximately 47min. From IAH, you can catch the 102 Metropolitan Transit Harris County bus into downtown Houston. That trip will take approximately 50min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport was $108 for a one-way ticket and $236 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Oakland and Houston Hobby Airport?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Oakland and Houston Hobby Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Oakland to Houston, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Houston are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $421 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $483 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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 Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston Hobby Airport from Oakland 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 Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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 Houston Hobby Airport with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and HOU 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 Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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 Houston Hobby Airport from Oakland 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 Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $208 or less one-way and $424 or less round-trip.
  • The Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves as a hub for FedEx Express. It is also a focus city for JSX and Southwest Airlines. The George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a hub for United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. The William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) does not serve as a hub for any major airline.
  • HOU has two inter-faith chapels that are open to everyone, all the time. One of these chapels is located on Level One at Baggage Claim, before the security checkpoint. The other is located post-security at Gate 44 on the Central Concourse. IAH has three inter-faith chapels, welcoming everyone and affiliated with no particular religion. These are in Baggage Claim, Terminal C, and Terminal D.
  • Both Houston airports, HOU and IAH, have USO lounges. The USO at HOU is located near Gate 46 and welcomes active-duty service members and their families. This lounge is open from 9 am until 5 pm. The IAH USO is open from 6 am until 9 pm and can be found on the Main Concourse one level below Gate 44. Both lounges offer complimentary snacks and beverages, comfortable seating, computers, TV, and more.
  • OAK provides Mamava lactation suites in Terminals 1 and 2. These clean, quiet, lockable free-standing cabins provide two benches, a shelf, an electrical outlet, an exhaust fan, a hook for coats, a mirror, and a motion-activated light.
  • OAK provides a relief area for approved service animals in Terminal 2 at Gate 25. This animal relief area is 10 square feet and features artificial turf, a mock fire hydrant, a full sink, and cleaning tools.

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Oakland to Hobby

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Houston. 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.
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MSY - HOU
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

We purchase first class seats for the first time for multiples of standard economy ticket. There was no access to the club lounge and no priority boarding. The meal and the service once on the plane were superior and the seat was nicer, but not worth the price difference. I will be happy to seat in economy and spend the difference on more travel.

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