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 connecting flights, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct options are less common for this route. Most travelers should anticipate at least one stop when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Oakland to Houston?

The direct flight from Oakland to Houston typically takes 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 2616 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 11 hours and 51 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their trip. The median direct flight time is 225 minutes.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Oakland to Houston come up frequently. This route is classified as having a high occurrence of deals. Travelers can often find favorable prices when planning their trips. This trend has been observed over a 30-day period.

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Today’s best flight deals from Oakland to Houston

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Oakland to Houston

2026-09-24 – 2026-09-28
OAK - Houston
85% AI deal score
$338
$179
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$360
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2026-10-06 – 2026-10-13
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2026-09-10 – 2026-09-15
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2026-09-10 – 2026-09-28
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2026-10-20 – 2026-11-17
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Oakland to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Oakland to Houston

For cheap flights from Oakland to Houston, only 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.

A typical journey from Oakland to Houston covers a distance of 2616 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. Given that most itineraries include connections, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 17h 51m.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Oakland to Houston? The data indicates that December is the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $171. This is closely followed by January, where the median fare is $172, and February, with a median fare of $180.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 0.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from Oakland to Houston

Regular price: $281 - $497

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Oakland to Houston is $281 to $497. The current lowest deal is $166 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 26-Sep 29.

now $166

Low $281

High $497

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

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Direct flights from Oakland to Houston

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Oakland to Houston

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Houston

Oakland (OAK) - Houston (IAH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$340

$290

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Houston

Oakland (OAK) - Houston (IAH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$377

$295

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Houston

Oakland (OAK) - Houston (HOU)

Southwest Airlines

$464

$286

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Houston

Oakland (OAK) - Houston (IAH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$370

$296

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Houston

Oakland (OAK) - Houston (IAH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$370

$301

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Houston

Oakland (OAK) - Houston (HOU)

$458

$328

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 2

$373 → $172

54%

1 night

Aug 24 - Aug 25

$362 → $170

53%

7 nights

Oct 26 - Nov 2

$359 → $172

52%

1 night

Aug 31 - Sep 1

$354 → $170

52%

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, with prices around $166.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $171.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 17h 51m

Connecting flights from Oakland to Houston typically take 17h 51m, covering a medium-haul distance.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers deals

Frontier Airlines has recently offered deals on this route, with a flight for $166.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on 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 good 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 option for flights from Oakland to Houston.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$250

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes as a major international airport.

📍 ~225 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$188

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

88% AI deal score

$2,225

$1,119

Save $1,106

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 average $644, while those booked within 0-6 days of 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 at or below $359. The median price for this route over a 90-day window was $593. Fares can go higher, with 75% of prices observed at $835 or more. 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. During these months, median prices are around $171, $172, and $180 respectively. This is significantly lower than the annual median price of $593. These trends are based on data observed over 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: $281 - $497

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Oakland to Houston is $281 to $497. The current lowest deal is $166 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 26-Sep 29.

now $166

Low $281

High $497

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