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Cheapest round-trip
$349
Typical prices: $200-$453
Southwest
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OAK - HOU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$153
Typical prices: $222-$294
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Sat 10/31
OAK - HOU • 2 stops
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 3h 45m
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Cheapest • Avg $272 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 10m (one-way)
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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, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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12:10 pm - 5:55 pm
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3h 45mnonstop
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9:30 am - 11:30 am
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4h 00mnonstop
$349Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
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12:10 pm - 6:00 pm
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3h 50mnonstop
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6:25 pm - 10:05 pm
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5h 40m
1 stop
$355Southwest
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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12:10 pm - 5:55 pm
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3h 45mnonstop
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1:05 pm - 5:25 pm
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6h 20m
1 stop
$359Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 3
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12:10 pm - 5:55 pm
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3h 45mnonstop
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6:30 am - 10:00 am
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5h 30m
1 stop
$359Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 24
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12:10 pm - 6:00 pm
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3h 50mnonstop
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5:30 am - 10:25 am
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6h 55m
1 stop
$359Southwest
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
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10:15 pm - 5:45 am
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5h 30m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 7:35 am
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4h 05mnonstop
$359Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
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11:55 pm - 10:25 am
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8h 30m
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6:25 pm - 10:05 pm
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5h 40m
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$364Southwest
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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8:55 am - 5:40 pm
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6h 45m
2 stops
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9:30 am - 11:30 am
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4h 00mnonstop
$364Southwest
Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
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5:00 pm - 9:30 am
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14h 30m
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5:30 pm - 11:56 am
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20h 26m
2 stops
$481Delta
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1
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12:33 pm - 9:50 am
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19h 17m
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10:50 am - 10:38 pm
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13h 48m
2 stops
$517Delta
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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 September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Houston Hobby Airport from Oakland, California usually cost between $258 and $429 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349 on Southwest (Sep 2-Sep 9).

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 Wednesday, and avoid Fridays 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $538 on average.

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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Oakland to Hobby

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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 season

August

Cheapest flight

$153
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 30% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Oakland to Hobby

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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 $153 for a one-way ticket and $349 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 $199 or less one-way and $440 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 airline 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!

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

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

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!

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

The crew and flight went well. My issue was internal communications. I had a connecting flight that initially was changed to a later time since first flight was delayed, then they changed back to original time because “the captain thought hed make it”. Upon arrival at connecting airport, the flight attendant assured that the connecting flight was still there and I should run to the gate after deplaning…well that was inaccurate. The plane had departed and gate was empty. I was stuck at airport 4 hours hungry and irritated and also had to again cancel my transportation plans at destination. After informing the help desk I was given a dry oh well and a measly $15 food voucher that barely could afford anything at that airport.

There were over 40 people in the “preboard” group. It’s not fair for southwest to charge for an upgraded boarding fee (a1-a15) and then let over 40 people board before.

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