Houston to Oakland (HOU–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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WN2161
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 AM
CDT T2
10:20 AM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1813
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
CDT
8:55 PM
PDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TWY206
TWY TWY
8:31 PM
CDT
10:15 PM
PDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3862
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
PDT T2
1:25 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3659
WN Southwest
B38M
8:05 AM
PDT T2
1:50 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1833
WN Southwest
7M8
9:25 AM
PDT T2
3:05 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3079
WN Southwest
7M8
10:35 AM
PDT T2
4:15 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN975
WN Southwest
737
1:05 PM
PDT T2
6:45 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Oakland
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,640 mi 3h 44m nonstop -2h behind 105 1-stop hubs

HOU–OAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 1,640 miles in approximately 3h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 7M8, 7S7 4h10-4h15 100%
TWY TWY 1 3h44 100%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY + WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to OAK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
105
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
801
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Oakland from Houston

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric HOU→OAK IAH→OAK CLL→OAK
Distance from HOU 24 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 9
Flight time 3h 44m 3h 53m 4h 6m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Oakland is 2 hours behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,640 mi / 2,639 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m to 4h 15m.

HOU–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,640 mi / 2,639 km
Flight time3h 44m to 4h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connections105 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 3h 44m to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,640 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TWY and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from HOU to OAK. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRO, LRD, OKC, NUQ, TRM, SAF, JCI, STS, ADS, DFW, APA, SCF, VNY, ASE, EGE, TUS, HIO, MTJ, MRY, RIL, TWF, BTR, CLD, SBA, IAH, ELP, FAT, SNA, SUN, PSP, TUL, BJC, AZA, OMA, JAC, MTY, LIT, BZN, SEA, MEM, LNK, PDX, SJD, MSY, MLM, BJX, BFI, GEG, PVR, MSP, IND, YYC, SDF, TYS, FCA, GDL, PDK, YVR, BLI, BNA, YLW, AGS, JAX, YIP, ATL, VRB, OPF, PBI, RDU, CLT, MCO, MIA, FLL, HPN, YYZ, IAD, PHL, PVD, TEB, YOW, LGA, BDL, SAL, JFK, FRG, SJO, BOS, AUS, LGB, ONT, ABQ, SLC, SMF, PHX, SAN, DEN, DAL, LAX, LAS, MDW, HND, BUR, TRK, CMA and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from OAK to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, CLL and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to OAK

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to OAK ranges from 3 hours 44 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,640 miles (2,639 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

105 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).