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$149 Find Cheap Flights from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport

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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 20 - Tue, Aug 26
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12:00 pm - 5:45 pmOAK-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
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9:40 am - 11:35 amHOU-OAK
3h 55mnonstop
$297Southwest
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Sat, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 18
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9:50 am - 3:35 pmOAK-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
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6:40 pm - 8:40 pmHOU-OAK
4h 00mnonstop
$305Southwest
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Wed, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 26
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12:00 pm - 5:45 pmOAK-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
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4:30 pm - 10:30 pmHOU-OAK
8h 00m1 stop
$307Southwest
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Sat, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 5:00 amOAK-HOU
8h 35m1 stop
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6:40 pm - 8:40 pmHOU-OAK
4h 00mnonstop
$308Southwest
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Wed, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
12:00 pm - 5:45 pmOAK-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:20 am - 5:25 pmHOU-OAK
8h 05m2 stops
$312Southwest
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Sat, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
9:50 am - 3:35 pmOAK-HOU
3h 45mnonstop
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10:45 am - 3:05 pmHOU-OAK
6h 20m1 stop
$315Southwest
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 14
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 2:00 pmOAK-HOU
6h 25m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 9:00 pmHOU-OAK
5h 30m1 stop
$317Southwest
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Sat, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 11:05 pmOAK-HOU
7h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 10:15 pmHOU-OAK
6h 45m1 stop
$318Southwest
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Wed, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 5:35 pmOAK-HOU
7h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:20 am - 4:45 pmHOU-OAK
7h 25m1 stop
$322Southwest
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 14
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5:05 pm - 9:49 amOAK-HOU
14h 44m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 11:53 pmHOU-OAK
12h 53m2 stops
$353Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Oakland to Hobby

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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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 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’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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Oakland, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays 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 September, where tickets cost $203 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $453 and $439 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 $465, 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$149
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 46% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport was $149 for a one-way ticket and $297 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, Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines 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 $179 or less one-way and $354 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Oakland to Houston Hobby Airport?

 
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4266 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
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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.

Flight was on time. Boarding was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and efficient. Entertainment system was broken for all passengers on the left side of the aisle. I would prefer if meals were not served on red eye flights. No one should need to dine at that time and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

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

I always appreciate when everything is on time! In this flight you have a short connection and it could be stressful , but is was easy and fast. They even ask people to wait so the ones that have a short connection could leave before. It was the fist time that something like this happened.

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.

My suitcase was destroyed. The top part where the handle is is completed broken. And unusable now.

Since when do I have to pay for my checked bag? I have a United Explorer mileage plus silver card and I was charged for my checked bags. This also is an international flight. So I would like an explanation to be clear before I choose an airline please?

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

I had a bad experience with the security at IAH and felt like a sardine on all 4 legs of my journey.

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.

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.

My flight got cancelled by Spirit airlines, it was bad experience to me

Spirit gets you there; it's no worse than any other aircraft, all things considered. (It's not like everyone else is such a hero). But - holy moses - do they nickel and dime you to absolutely every nickel - I was really expecting to have to pay to use the bathroom. And when the captain comes on with a 5 minute sales pitch about getting "points", that was like something on Bizarro world. Other than that, everyone else was professional and worked hard to get us from point A to point B. I'm not loving all the "self-service" stuff but there it is - just when the machines don't work you don't have anyone to talk to.

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.

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

Non-professional acting crew, Very uncomfortable seats…!! Very bad pricing with all the add-ons for seat choice, luggage fees, etc….soon you’ll charge extra for oxygen. The ticket price means Nothing because in the end, the actual amount i paid, i could have and will in the future continue to fly on a real airline…

Your employees need to learn how to talk to people as creations of Yah. We are not their children nor are we lower than them.

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

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

Early arrival. Great landing. Pilot updates. Too cold in plane.

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