Travelling from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Houston Hobby Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Houston is two hours ahead of Oakland and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Take your pick of four weekly Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 13:50.
To ensure you catch your OAK to HOU flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Houston (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Houston Hobby Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 85.61% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering OAK to HOU flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OAK and HOU:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
At the moment, R 1,760 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,521. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OAK to HOU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from OAK to HOU.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Houston Hobby Airport.
Handy information about Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
OAK's address is 1 Airport Drive.
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart OAK arrive at their destination on time.
Central Oakland to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Houston Hobby Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to OAK:
Arriving at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HOU instead:
Pick up a Houston Hobby Airport rental car and explore Houston and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Houston Hobby Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Houston in March.
Before locking in your flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OAK to HOU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Houston has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to San Antonio will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United States, head for Dallas, about 370 kilometres north of Houston. Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.
