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$104+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Oakland, CA (OAK)

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — OAK
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 23, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 4/158:50 pm
MDW
-
OAK
Nonstop4h 35m
Southwest
Tue 4/2111:55 pm
OAK
-
MDW
Nonstop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 4/177:10 pm
ORD
-
OAK
1 stop6h 44m
Delta
Tue 4/2112:34 pm
OAK
-
ORD
1 stop6h 44m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/207:40 pm
MDW
-
OAK
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Mon 4/278:30 pm
OAK
-
MDW
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/215:04 pm
ORD
-
OAK
2 stops8h 50m
Delta
Wed 5/612:34 pm
OAK
-
ORD
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 4/147:10 pm
ORD
-
OAK
1 stop6h 44m
Delta
Wed 4/1512:34 pm
OAK
-
ORD
1 stop6h 44m
Delta
Deal found 3/19$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Fri 5/87:45 pm
ORD
-
OAK
1 stop6h 12m
Delta
Sun 5/1012:28 pm
OAK
-
ORD
1 stop7h 22m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 5/287:45 am
ORD
-
OAK
1 stop6h 03m
Delta
Mon 6/85:03 pm
OAK
-
ORD
2 stops13h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Fri 5/85:19 pm
ORD
-
OAK
2 stops8h 38m
Delta
Mon 5/115:05 pm
OAK
-
ORD
2 stops13h 34m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 4/144:30 pm
MDW
-
OAK
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/155:50 am
OAK
-
MDW
Nonstop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 4/27:10 pm
ORD
-
OAK
1 stop6h 36m
Delta
Tue 4/1412:34 pm
OAK
-
ORD
1 stop6h 44m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 4/157:45 am
ORD
-
OAK
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Tue 4/213:00 pm
OAK
-
ORD
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/288:48 pm
ORD
-
OAK
1 stop14h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/26:20 am
OAK
-
ORD
1 stop11h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$261

Find flight deals from Chicago to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Oakland (OAK). 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
(Southwest)

One-way from

$104
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$365 or less

Good one-way deal

$126 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Oakland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Oakland that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

7:45 am-3:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Oakland

Tue 4/28

3:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$232

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

7:10 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Oakland

Sat 4/18

5:55 am-7:52 pm

2 stops11h 57m

$242

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/18

3:15 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Oakland

Tue 5/5

11:55 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$261
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/15

8:50 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Oakland

Sat 4/25

11:55 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$267

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/10

6:22 am-2:10 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Oakland

Mon 6/15

2:50 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$291

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/17

7:37 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Oakland

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-6:29 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$303

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/29

7:45 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Oakland

Mon 6/8

5:03 pm-8:05 am

2 stops13h 02m

$303

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/8

9:50 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Oakland

Mon 5/11

11:55 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$308

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/17

9:50 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Oakland

Tue 4/21

10:45 am-7:55 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$310

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

10:30 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Oakland

Sat 4/25

10:50 am-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$320

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Oakland in March.
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 Chicago-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Oakland, California 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 Chicago-Oakland, California 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 Chicago to Oakland

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Oakland, California (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to Oakland, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 CHI to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Oakland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 23, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Oakland, California in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 51% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

How often are flights from Chicago to Oakland delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Chicago and Oakland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Oakland flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Oakland flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 27% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Oakland flights

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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 Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated March 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Oakland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,326 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,326 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,326 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,326 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,464 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,326 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,538 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,326 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Oakland. 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 into for flights to Oakland from Chicago?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Oakland is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Oakland from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Oakland (OAK) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 2 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Chicago to Oakland, California can take about 6h 44m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $242. The distance between Chicago and Oakland, California is about 1830 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Oakland, California is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $83 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $236. These flights start at 78% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Oakland, California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $118. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Oakland, California for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Oakland 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 Chicago to Oakland, California?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Oakland, California (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to Oakland, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Oakland

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Oakland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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