How many flights from Oakland to Houston are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 10% of flights from Oakland to Houston were non-stop. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience two stopovers. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey. The majority of available options will involve at least one layover.

How long is the flight from Oakland to Houston?

The median direct flight time from Oakland to Houston is 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 2616 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration significantly increases to 11 hours and 51 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add substantial time to the trip.

How often do cheap flights from Oakland to Houston come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Oakland to Houston are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. Based on data from a 30-day window, this route consistently offers competitive pricing, making it easier to secure a cost-effective fare.

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To Houston

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OAK - Houston
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Oakland to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Oakland to Houston

For those seeking cheap flights from Oakland to Houston, only about 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $359–$835, with a median of $593.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Oakland to Houston? The most affordable months to fly are December, with a median fare of $171, followed by January at $172, and February at $180. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare.

A typical journey from Oakland to Houston takes about 17h 51m, including connections. This is because most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. The route itself covers a distance of 2616 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

New deals for flights from Oakland to Houston appear almost daily, indicating a frequent cadence of price changes. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find varying fares for this route.

How much is a round trip from Oakland to Houston

Regular price: $286 - $539

Prices for flights from Oakland to Houston are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Oakland to Houston is between $286 and $539. The current lowest deal is $208 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 2-Oct 5.

now $208

Low $286

High $539

The cheapest time to fly from Oakland to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Houston is December, with a median price of $337. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $1326. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $337

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,326

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Oakland to Houston

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Oakland to Houston

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Houston

Oakland (OAK) - Houston (IAH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$657

$629

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Houston

Oakland (OAK) - Houston (HOU)

$717

$515

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Houston

Oakland (OAK) - Houston (IAH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$612

$569

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Houston

Oakland (OAK) - Houston (HOU)

$747

$575

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Houston

Oakland (OAK) - Houston (HOU)

$741

$585

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Houston

Oakland (OAK) - Houston (HOU)

$671

$455

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Oakland to Houston

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

$671 → $455

32%

1 night

Aug 14 - Aug 15

$676 → $465

31%

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$717 → $515

28%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$747 → $575

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Oakland to Houston

Oakland - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Oakland to Houston are below the typical level of $593.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $171.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 17h 51m

The median flight duration for connecting flights on this route is 17h 51m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 10% of recent flights from Oakland to Houston are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $208

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $208 via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Oakland to Houston are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Oakland main airports to depart from

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a convenient option for flights from Oakland to Houston.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$250

Houston main airports to arrive at

William P. Hobby (HOU)

Cheapest

William P. Hobby Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Oakland to Houston, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~15 km from Houston city center (reachable by car, bus, taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$250

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, making it a strong alternative.

📍 ~235 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

$1,149

Save $1,026

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, booking flights from Oakland to Houston 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $457. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked 14-27 days out have an average price of $644, while those booked 0-6 days before departure can average as high as $1321. This trend is observed across a 90-day booking window.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Oakland to Houston is considered cheap if it is priced at or below $359. The median price for this route over a 90-day window was $593. Fares can range significantly, with 75% of prices observed being $835 or less. Travelers should aim for prices around the $359 mark for a good deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Oakland to Houston are December, January, and February. In December, the median price was $171, followed closely by January at $172. February also offered competitive pricing with a median of $180. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median of $593, based on data from a 270-day window.

Oakland to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Oakland to Houston

How much is a round trip from Oakland to Houston

Regular price: $286 - $539

Prices for flights from Oakland to Houston are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Oakland to Houston is between $286 and $539. The current lowest deal is $208 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 2-Oct 5.

now $208

Low $286

High $539

The cheapest time to fly from Oakland to Houston

December

Cheapest

Flights from $337

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,326

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec