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

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 11:45 am
• Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 40m.

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

A nonstop flight from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport takes 3h 40m, 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 Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport range from $347 to $541, with an average of $423 over the past 12 months. Anything below $347 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 47% above the $423 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $420 round-trip and layover options via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) at $405.

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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport 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 $2,049. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $69 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

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

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 39% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $303 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $577, a difference of $274.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Oakland and Houston Hobby Airport.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 31m, compared with 5h 46m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 5h 47m via San Diego (SAN).

Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston Hobby Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport 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.

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).

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.

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.

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.