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

IAH Airport Page →
1,626 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ONT Ontario 5h 36m 8CF9UA → WN Ontario (ONT) to Oakland flights
AUS Austin 5h 38m ACCMEJA → WN Austin (AUS) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 39m AAASF9 → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 39m EJAEKF9 → F9WNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 42m AAAFBR → JRELXJWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 5h 42m EKUA → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
SNA Santa Ana 5h 50m UA → EJAWN Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 56m AFAMDL → DLVSWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver 5h 57m 8CACAV → ASWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
ABQ Albuquerque 6h 9m ACEKJNX → WN Albuquerque (ABQ) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,626 mi 3h 11m nonstop -2h behind

IAH–OAK had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,626 miles in 3h 11m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes OAK Routes IAH Live Flights OAK Live Flights IAH Delays OAK Delays
All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 – – 84% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ONT ~5h 36m AUS ~5h 38m PHX ~5h 39m LAS ~5h 39m LAX ~5h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,233
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → OAK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
70%
Return
OAK → IAH
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → OAK delays →
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 – 7 1
Weekly flights – 14 –
Flight time 3h 11m 3h 55m 4h 6m
Departure OTP 84% – –
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 11m gate to gate.
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 11m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 1,626 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to OAK. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 11m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ontario, Austin Bergstrom and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to OAK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Oakland is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from OAK to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, CLL and 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 IAH to OAK

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to OAK is about 3 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,626 miles (2,616 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ontario, Austin Bergstrom and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).