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

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1,640 mi airlines 14/wk
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WN2161
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 AM
CDT
11:10 AM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4669
WN Southwest
B38M
12:34 PM
CDT
2:39 PM
PDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3439
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 AM
PDT T2
11:55 AM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3862
WN Southwest
7M8
7:40 AM
PDT T2
1:25 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3659
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 AM
PDT T2
1:50 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN839
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 AM
PDT T2
3:15 PM
CDT
3h 35m
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
7S7
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
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,640 mi 4h 5m nonstop -2h behind 64 1-stop hubs

HOU–OAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,640 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 64 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 14 7M8, B38M 4h05-4h15 67%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
794
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → OAK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
94%
Return
OAK → HOU
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Oakland from Houston

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric HOU→OAK AUS→OAK
Distance from HOU 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 14 14
Flight time 4h 5m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 67%
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 4h 5m to 4h 15m.

HOU–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,640 mi / 2,639 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 4h 5m to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,640 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from HOU to OAK. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LRD, SCF, ELP, VNY, APA, MRY, PSP, CLD, SBA, TUS, SNA, EGE, ASE, BUR, DFW, SUN, SMF, OMA, LIT, MEM, JAC, RIL, BZN, SEA, JCI, GDL, MLM, BJX, PVR, PDK, YVR, SDF, OPF, YIP, YLW, BNA, ATL, PBI, MCO, IAD, MIA, FLL, SJD, TEB, PHL, YOW, BDL, SAL, CMA, LGB, DAL, SLC, LAS, ABQ, PHX, SAN, DEN, PDX, AUS, LAX, ONT, MDW, HCR and HND. 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 AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to OAK ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,640 miles (2,639 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LRD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).