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OAK

OAK's compact size makes it easy to navigate, with manageable terminals and quick access to gates, ideal for stress-free departures.

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HOU

For a quick and affordable ride to downtown, rideshares from HOU are twice as fast and cost-effective compared to IAH.

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Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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 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.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Las Vegas (LAS) is the top choice – 89% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $226.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Ontario (ONT) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 4h 55m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Ontario (ONT) often has the shortest layovers from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport, with an average of 0h 40m.

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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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  • 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.

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 $224 or less one-way and $381 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 4 airlines serving from Oakland to Hobby

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

4.0 OkayTraci, Jun 2025OAK - SEA
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

The movies using Southwest WiFi kept pausing and I had to restart multiple times.

First, my flight was a usual flight nothing exceptional or unexpected. Over all it was a normal, good flight! Second, your questionaire is wholly lacking in the proper options to which one can answer a question. Often on short flights, there is no food let alone entertainment so why isn't that reflected in your questionaire? A simple "not applicable" would cover that issue appropriately but no, your form arbitrarily enters an answer based on the initial assessment which normally isn't factual. Until you provide an accurate means of assessing flights, I'll no longer be completing of these unimpressive and misleading assessements. Thank you!

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

First time I’ve ever missed a flight and it was an international flight.. Southwest put me on the next flight and it was the best experience possible.

It seems as though the provisions are even less. Although SWA used to be an economy Airline, that isn't really the case anymore. I paid over $700. for a round trip to Denver and I could have flown just about any airline for the price. The drinks are now in a 6-ounce cup and with ice I'm sure a can would fill more than 2 cups. However, I am very proud of SWA for using paper rather than continuing to contribute to the millions of plastic cups being used each day. I've thought of this fr many years and am so glad to see it come to fruition, if not by only SWA so far.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Southwest is amazing. The only issues I would have to say is. I don't like the unassigned seating, and the fact that the flight is completely sold out. It makes for a very tight fit. Other than that. Crew was great fun professional and attentive.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

I flew with my dog and had already purchased my dog’s ticket. Even that morning I had called costumer service to insure that my husband and I had seats together since the website was giving me an error when choosing our seats and the representative mentioned our dog. I showed up early to the airport and when I got to the gate and we started boarding I was help back and told that I was supposed to have a yellow tag and that I should have checked in at the counter for them to give me that tag. I was not aware of this, the representative on the phone did not say anything. Nor did I see it anywhere in the checking process online, so if you travel with a pet and are not checking in luggage, just know that you still have to go to the check in counter when arriving at the airport unless you want to be the last one to board and not have room for your carry on in the overhead bins. Other than that, I had a great experience.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

This is for UA2274 from Houston to Sacramento. The flight was delayed arriving due to mechanical issues so we left about 3 hours later than scheduled. When boarding the plane the temperature inside was excessive - likely close to 100. Pilot apologized and said it was going to improve at altitude, which it did. But before that I honestly thought there might have been more delays removing passengers made ill from the heat. We were delayed leaving due to another mechanical issue. There was not water on the plane due to a panel that was not secured. They did that quickly, but the combination of mechanical issues was rather disturbing and did not reflect well on United.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

The woman gate agent in Phoenix was none too sympathetic about my check-in process as I am relatively new with using apps. I almost did not get on because she said I did not check-in. I thought I had via Kayak where I purchased a very expensive ticket. Lesson learned but to be told I may not get on as a matter of factly was difficult to hear.

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

I don’t understand the purpose of the orange “priority” tag on my bag. This tagged, my bag is last or near to the last bag to come down the carousel at IAH.

For the minimalist experience, it is really a great ride-- feels a little like public transport i guess

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

EVERYTHING! It was so bad that I will be filing a claim for reimbursement for my seat as I could not fully sit in it due to an obese person being next to me and spilling over into my "space." And my personal item in the overhead been got crushed between two suitcases, so now my business laptop has been damaged beyond repair. Also, it was expensive! Since you pay for EVERYTHING, the cost of the trip was probably more than if you I used an airline that was not discounted. I will NEVER fly Spirit Airlines again!

One of worst experienc my family have every had with this airline. I was informed my Kayak that my flight was delayed and that my family will not make it to houston for our connecting flight. I contacted Spirit customer service to get my family on a later flight due to the delay in Vagas and them not making their connecting flight. The customer rep keep telling me that the flight from vagas is on time and not delayed. She even make to go to the spirit app on my phone and show me how to look up weather or not the flight was delayed. The app showed "on time" 20 minutes later when my family arrived at the airport for their flight, they were told that the flight was delayed and she will not make her connecting flight. I call spirit airline customer support again that night and spoke to another rep who apologize for his collegue and he told me that my family will receive a credit for this, this was on Saturday I still have not received the credit or an email letting me know when I will be credited for this inconvenience. This is not good business and it need to be fixed.

It was very bad it got delayed by 2 hours.Never going to travel with spirit airlines in future.

I wanted to upgrade my seat because I’m 6’2 and never have enough leg room for my comfort. They upgraded my seat for free putting me in an emergency exit seat. I was very comfortable

We had an almost 7 hour flight delay. We left the gate twice and taxi-ed and then returned the gate twice. Finally we got a new flight crew (our third one) and then left the gate to the final time before departing at 6:45pm (original flight time was 12pm). Out of Newark.

First off, i received an e-mail to allow me to check in for our flight. I folllowed the link, when it came to the seat selection, I was unable to select any "free" seats ( meaning without any additional charge) because everything was " unavailable". My Husband and I were ttavelling with our 3 children hence, i wanted to be assured that we were all seated next to each other. I tried 3 times and everytime I click the selection it said " error loading". What the system wants is for me to buy the seats ( anywhere from $25 to $50 dollars each passenger) like I did on our flight bound to L.A. I called customer service and the guy was unhelpful all he kept repeating was to come really early at the airport and we will be assigned seats there. Imagine my anxiety!!! Spirit says they are a budget airline but they are actually the opposite!! And just before our flight, the flight attendant KEPT announcing/ selling the seats that were not purchased for a cheaper price!! Like it was a bidding/ bargaining game! This was our first and last time to fly Spirit.

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Last minute 2-3 hr delay in flight schedule; no explanation Unexpected extra $52 charge What's the benefit of choosing a cheap airline if you trick people last minute and force them to pay extra last minute? Did not appreciate being cornered.

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

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