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$110+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Midway (MDW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — MDW
Sep 9 — Sep 161
Wed 9/9
Wed 9/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Midway

Cheapest flights from Oakland to Midway
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Midway. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 10, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2811:55 pm -
Nonstop4h 00m
Thu 10/19:30 pm -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 8/10$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1411:55 pm -
Nonstop4h 00m
Wed 9/168:20 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 8/9$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/511:55 pm -
Nonstop4h 00m
Fri 9/1110:15 am -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 8/7$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1111:55 pm -
Nonstop4h 00m
Tue 9/156:50 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 8/9$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/306:00 am -
2 stops10h 19m
Sat 10/39:59 am -
2 stops8h 21m
Deal found 8/10$249

Find flight deals from Oakland to Midway

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Midway (MDW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$220
(Southwest)

One-way from

$110
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$513

Good round-trip deal

$372 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Chicago Midway Airport that are best for you.

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Price

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Quickest round-trip

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Sat 9/5

11:55 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/11

8:35 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$237

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Sat 9/5

5:00 pm-10:10 am

2 stops15h 10m

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/11

5:03 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 56m

$267

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Fri 10/9

11:55 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/19

7:15 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 20m

$320

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Mon 10/5

11:55 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/7

8:35 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$330

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Thu 11/5

9:55 pm-5:45 am

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/10

8:45 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$347

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Thu 10/15

8:40 pm-5:40 am

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/19

6:05 am-11:55 am

2 stops7h 50m

$362

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Fri 9/18

11:55 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sun 9/27

10:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$393
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Sat 9/5

11:55 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$119

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Sat 9/5

5:00 pm-10:10 am

2 stops15h 10m

$134

OaklandChicago

OAK Oakland - MDW Chicago Midway

OAKMDW

Oakland

Sat 9/26

6:00 pm-4:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

$139

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Midway in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Chicago Midway Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Chicago Midway Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Chicago Midway Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Chicago Midway Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oakland, California-Chicago Midway Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Midway

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Chicago Midway Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport (average of $288). Flying from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $579). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to MDW?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Midway. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 10, 2026.

When flying from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 61% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport flights typically cost between $362 and $567 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $219 on Southwest (Sep 28-Oct 1).

The best insider tips for Oakland to Chicago Midway Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Oakland to Chicago Midway Airport trip
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MDW

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on OAK

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Midway

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Midway. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Midway. Reviews last updated August 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest from Oakland to Chicago Midway Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,218 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Midway. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Chicago Midway?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Oakland is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago Midway from Oakland. Booking flights from Oakland (OAK) to Chicago Midway should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Chicago Midway from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Southwest can get you from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport in just under 4h. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 1839 mi between Oakland, California and Chicago Midway Airport. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport round-trip?

    Southwest, at $309, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport.. Southwest is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport? While on average our users pay $387, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $155. The most popular route (Oakland - Chicago Midway), is priced around $229.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Midway that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Midway flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Midway?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Midway.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Midway?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Midway by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport (average of $288). Flying from Oakland, California to Chicago Midway Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $579). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Oakland to Midway

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$309Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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