Cheap Flights from Oakland to Houston
Cheap Flights from Oakland to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Oakland to Houston? 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 Oakland to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 47,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Oakland to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-12-19
OAK - IAH
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 47,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-19
OAK - IAH
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 47,000 Pts + $11.2
Oakland to Houston 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
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Airports in Oakland
OAK · Metropolitan Oakland Intl
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Houston · San Francisco is 11 mi from Oakland
Flights San Jose - Houston · San Jose is 29 mi from Oakland
Flights Sacramento - Houston · Sacramento is 75 mi from Oakland
Flights Oakland - Austin · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Fresno - Houston · Fresno is 152 mi from Oakland
Flights Reno - Houston · Reno is 181 mi from Oakland
Premium cabin flights from Oakland to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-12-19
OAK - IAH
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 47,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-19
OAK - IAH
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 47,000 Pts + $11.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Oakland to Houston 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 Oakland to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Oakland to Houston.
Oakland and Houston 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.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Departures from Oakland: Metropolitan Oakland Intl (OAK). Arrivals in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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