
Cheap Flights from Houston to Oakland
Cheap Flights from Houston to Oakland
Looking for cheap flights from Houston to Oakland? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Houston to Oakland vary by season, cabin, and date. There is no award space in the next two months right now. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Houston to Oakland for specific travel dates.
Houston to Oakland flight facts
Distance
1,626 mi
2,616 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Oakland is 2 hours behind Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Oakland
OAK · Metropolitan Oakland Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Houston - San Francisco · San Francisco is 11 mi from Oakland
Flights Houston - San Jose · San Jose is 29 mi from Oakland
Flights Houston - Sacramento · Sacramento is 75 mi from Oakland
Flights Houston - Monterey · Monterey is 81 mi from Oakland
Flights Houston - Fresno · Fresno is 152 mi from Oakland
Flights Houston - Reno · Reno is 181 mi from Oakland
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Oakland
Selected hotels for your next stay

Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207

San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245

St Helena (United States)
Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston to Oakland depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Houston to Oakland.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Oakland.
Houston and Oakland are about 1,626 miles (2,616 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,626-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Oakland is 2 hours behind Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). Arrivals in Oakland: Metropolitan Oakland Intl (OAK).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Oakland, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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