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

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1,626 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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
ABQ Albuquerque 5h 23m WN ACCMNZ Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 33m LXJWNXE F9NKUA Las Vegas (LAS) to Houston flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 37m LXJWN AAF9NZ Phoenix (PHX) to Houston flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 39m EJAWN AAAFAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 5h 43m WN 8CACAV Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
SNA Santa Ana 5h 45m WN PWRUA Santa Ana (SNA) to Houston flights
SAN San Diego 5h 46m ASWN UA San Diego (SAN) to Houston flights
AUS Austin 5h 56m VJAWN ACCMEK Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
ONT Ontario 5h 59m WN 8CF9UA Ontario (ONT) to Houston flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 11m AFAMCBC DLKENZ Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston flights
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Oakland to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,626 mi 3h 17m nonstop +2h ahead

OAK–IAH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,362
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 → IAH
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
92%
Return
IAH → OAK
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric OAK→IAH SFO→IAH CCR→IAH
Distance from OAK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 8 1
Weekly flights 199
Flight time 3h 17m 3h 19m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 65%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,626 mi / 2,616 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 17m gate to gate.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

OAK–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,626 mi / 2,616 km
Flight time3h 17m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 3h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 1,626 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Albuquerque International Sunport, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from IAH 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 IAH

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

OAK to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to IAH is about 3 hours 17 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 Albuquerque International Sunport, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), Concord (CCR) and San Jose (SJC).