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

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Houston to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,626 mi 3h 53m nonstop -2h behind 92 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and OAK, connecting options are available through 92 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
92
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,400
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Houston

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric IAH→OAK HOU→OAK CLL→OAK
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 0 9 1
Flight time 3h 53m 3h 44m 4h 6m
Departure OTP 85% – –
Houston (HOU) to Oakland flights · College Station (CLL) to Oakland flights · Austin (AUS) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,626 mi / 2,616 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 53m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,626 mi / 2,616 km
Flight time3h 53m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections92 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 3h 53m. The route covers 1,626 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRO, LRD, SCK, VNY, OKC, SCF, DFW, RIL, APA, DAL, MRY, TUS, TWF, FAT, SBA, BFI, RNO, BJC, EGE, ELP, MTJ, BUR, MTY, BTR, TUL, OMA, JAC, ASE, BZN, LIT, MEM, SJD, MSY, RFD, PVR, MSP, IND, SDF, YVR, YYC, TYS, BNA, DHN, MDW, ATL, PDK, JAX, MCO, RDU, YIP, CLT, FLL, YYZ, MIA, PBI, HPN, TEB, IAD, BTV, PHL, FRG, LGA, BDL, JFK, GEG, SJO, BOS, LNK, PSP, GDL, DEN, SLC, PHX, SMF, LAX, SEA, LAS, ONT, AUS, SAN, MEX, PDX, ABQ, SNA, CMN, NRT, HND, SAL, BJX, MLM, HCR and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 2 hours behind Houston.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, CLL and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Flights from IAH to OAK

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to OAK ranges from 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,626 miles (2,616 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

92 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).