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$119+ Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — OAK
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Midway to Oakland

Cheapest flights from Midway to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midway to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 9/51:55 pm
MDW
-
OAK
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Fri 9/1111:55 pm
OAK
-
MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/19$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/51:55 pm
MDW
-
OAK
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Sat 9/1211:55 pm
OAK
-
MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 8/278:35 pm
MDW
-
OAK
Nonstop4h 30m
Southwest
Sat 8/2911:55 pm
OAK
-
MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 8/278:35 pm
MDW
-
OAK
Nonstop4h 30m
Southwest
Mon 8/317:50 am
OAK
-
MDW
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 10/208:35 pm
MDW
-
OAK
Nonstop4h 40m
Southwest
Wed 11/43:00 pm
OAK
-
MDW
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/124:45 pm
MDW
-
OAK
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Wed 8/195:30 am
OAK
-
MDW
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$289

Find flight deals from Midway to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Midway (MDW) 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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Southwest)

One-way from

$119
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$371

Good round-trip deal

$485 or less

Good one-way deal

$267 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Midway 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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

1:55 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Oakland

Fri 9/11

5:20 am-2:35 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$252

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/20

8:35 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Oakland

Wed 11/4

11:50 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$269

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/12

11:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Oakland

Thu 8/13

8:30 pm-4:30 am

1 stop6h 00m

$289

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/30

6:50 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 15m

Oakland

Thu 10/1

3:20 pm-12:55 am

2 stops7h 35m

$294
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/24

8:35 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Oakland

Wed 8/26

11:55 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$302

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/6

10:05 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Oakland

Mon 11/9

11:50 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$311

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/21

2:50 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Oakland

Mon 8/24

7:50 am-5:00 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$332

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/1

9:30 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop4h 40m

Oakland

Sun 10/4

9:20 pm-6:05 am

1 stop6h 45m

$344
Cheapest one-way

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/22

9:30 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$119
Quickest one-way

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/15

8:35 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$119

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Deals found on 7/23

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Compare providers for flights from Midway to Oakland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Midway to Oakland in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Midway Airport-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 Midway Airport-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago Midway Airport-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Midway Airport-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 Midway Airport-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 Midway to Oakland

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Oakland, California (average of $236). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $612). 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 MDW to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Midway 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 July 23, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago Midway Airport to Oakland, California in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

The best insider tips for Chicago Midway Airport 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 July 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest from Chicago Midway Airport 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
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Midway 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 Midway?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland. 1 airline have flights to Oakland from Chicago Midway on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Chicago Midway per day.

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

    A quick flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Oakland, California can take about 4h 25m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $252. The distance between Chicago Midway Airport and Oakland, California is about 1839 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Oakland, California round-trip from $275. This flight start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $167. While the most popular route (Chicago Midway - Oakland) can be booked for $247 on average, our data indicates $469 when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Oakland, California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Oakland, California (average of $236). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $612). 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 Midway to Oakland

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Midway 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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