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$53+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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OAK — ORD
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Tue 2/11
Tue 2/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 February 6, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$108
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$53
(FlightHub)

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Average price

$346
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 6, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/34:14 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop11h 53mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/57:47 amORD - OAK
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$108
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 3/45:35 amOAK - ORD
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Tue 3/116:00 amORD - OAK
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/5$252
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/22:35 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop7h 24mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/810:00 amORD - OAK
1 stop11h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 8/1310:45 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Wed 8/205:20 pmORD - OAK
2 stops8h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/6$293

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OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Mon 3/3

4:14 pm-6:07 am

1 stop11h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

7:51 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 44m

$108

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Tue 3/4

5:35 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$252

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Wed 2/26

1:15 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

7:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$297

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Fri 2/28

8:32 pm-1:04 pm

1 stop14h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

5:54 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$331

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Mon 3/10

5:52 pm-6:42 am

1 stop10h 50m

$53

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Sun 5/25

8:00 am-11:56 pm

1 stop13h 56m

$124

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Tue 4/8

12:55 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$129

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Wed 5/21

10:06 am-2:15 pm

3 stops26h 09m

$185

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Sat 3/1

5:45 am-6:10 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$214

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
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MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl

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Travel insights for flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Oakland, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 6, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Oakland, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Oakland to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated February 6, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Oakland to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,549 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,549 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,549 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,549 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,071 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,549 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl. 4 airlines have flights from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $108, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Oakland, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Spirit Airlines ($53), Delta ($129), and Southwest ($139).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Oakland, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 4 airlines flying from Oakland to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl. 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 February 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$130Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$263Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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