United States Β· 1,639 miles (2,637 km)

Houston (HOU) to Oakland (OAK) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to Oakland (OAK): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,639 miles (2,637 km) apart. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Las Vegas, Austin and Albuquerque and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from HOU to OAK

HOU to OAK with one stop

15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Ontario (ONT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Burbank (BUR)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Long Beach (LGB)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Jose Cabo (SJD)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Seattle (SEA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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HOU to OAK: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from HOU to OAK?

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to Oakland (OAK).

How far is Houston from Oakland by plane?

Houston (HOU) and Oakland (OAK) are 1,639 miles (2,637 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does HOU to OAK cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for HOU to OAK with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Houston and Oakland?

The most direct connections are through Las Vegas (LAS), Austin (AUS), Albuquerque (ABQ), Phoenix (PHX) and Ontario (ONT). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Las Vegas.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.