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      Flight deals from Houston Hobby to Oakland Metropolitan Oak

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $448. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Oakland.$418 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $418, select.
      Oakland.$432 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $432, select.
      Oakland.$446 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $446, select.
      Oakland.$448 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $448, select.
      Oakland.$494 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.
      Oakland.$507 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.
      Oakland.$511 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $511, select.
      Oakland.$517 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $517, select.
      Oakland.$526 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $526, select.
      Oakland.$546 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 3 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $546, select.
      Oakland.$598 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.
      Oakland.$858 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $858, select.
      Oakland.$1,027 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Sat, 19 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,027, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby to Oakland Metropolitan Oak

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston Hobby to Oakland Metropolitan Oak flights are currently cheapest in November.
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      from $432
      Oct
      from $448
      Nov
      from $418
      Dec
      from $511
      Jan
      from $526
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      Direct flights from Houston Hobby to Oakland Metropolitan Oak

      Southwest Airlines

      Houston Hobby to Oakland Metropolitan Oak: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Houston Hobby to Oakland below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Oakland Metropolitan Oak.

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      10km from central Oakland
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      Houston to Oakland: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$418
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time4 hrs, 9 mins
      Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
      Average flights per week8

      Finding cheap flights from Houston Hobby to Oakland Metropolitan Oak: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Houston Hobby to Oakland Metropolitan Oak is $418. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      4 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Houston Hobby to Oakland Metropolitan Oak.
      Southwest Airlines flies direct from Houston Hobby to Oakland Metropolitan Oak.
      As of September 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Houston Hobby to Oakland Metropolitan Oak.
      The cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby to Oakland Metropolitan Oak is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport on Saturday, 7 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Oakland is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Oakland Metropolitan Oak.

      Flying from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK): what you need to know

      • Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport.

      • Oakland is two hours behind Houston and is in the UTC-8 timezone.

      • Choose from four weekly Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.

      • Give yourself enough time to catch your HOU to OAK flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

      • Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Oakland — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.

      • Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

      • With 77.1% of services landing as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating HOU to OAK flights.

      • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HOU and OAK:

        • Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport

        • Harry Reid International Airport

        • Dallas Love Field Airport

      Handy information about Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

      • The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.

      • Of all flights departing from Houston Hobby Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

      • To reach Houston Hobby Airport from central Houston, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.

      • Need a convenient hotel close to HOU? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

      Arriving at Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)

      • Book a hotel near OAK if you're on a late Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

      • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and explore beyond Oakland's main sights.

      • Reserving your vehicle from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.

      When to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)

      • July is the most popular month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Oakland in March.

      • Before locking in your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Oakland, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

      • Search for cheap tickets from HOU to OAK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.

      Explore more of the United States

      • San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Oakland. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

      • Around 13 kilometres west of Oakland, San Francisco is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.

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