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

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1,640 mi airlines 14/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Oakland to Houston
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,640 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead 59 1-stop hubs

OAK–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,640 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8, 7S7 3h35-3h45 80%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
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, OAK to HOU 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
6
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
819
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
OAK → HOU
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
0%
Return
HOU → OAK
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric OAK→HOU SFO→HOU CCR→HOU
Distance from OAK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 14 3 1
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 19m 3h 4m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,640 mi / 2,639 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 3h 45m.

OAK–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,640 mi / 2,639 km
Flight time3h 35m to 3h 45m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 3h 35m to 3h 45m. The route covers 1,640 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from OAK to HOU. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAF, TEX, JAC, ASE, MRY, MSY, APA, BUR, PSP, SBA, VNY, BJC, SFO, SNA, BZN, BNA, FCA, SUN, MEM, OMA, DFW, EGE, PVR, ELP, YVR, YYZ, CHS, SDF, ATL, VRB, PBI, IAD, OPF, BCT, HPN, FLL, TEB, PHL, MIA, SAL, BOS, LIR, BWI, YUL, ONT, LAX, LAS, SAN, MDW, PHX, DAL, SLC, DEN, ABQ, LGB, AUS, HCR, OKC and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from HOU to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, CCR and SJC. 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 OAK to HOU

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

OAK to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to HOU ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 45 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

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), Concord (CCR) and San Jose (SJC).