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$45+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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OAK — ORD
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
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 March 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$215
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$45
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$354
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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 March 8, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/206:55 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop9h 47mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/278:00 amORD - OAK
1 stop11h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$215
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/267:00 amOAK - ORD
1 stop8h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/309:00 amORD - OAK
1 stop8h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/215:10 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Mon 4/287:25 amORD - OAK
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 3/7$257
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/256:00 amOAK - ORD
1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/277:12 pmORD - OAK
2 stops19h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/41:10 pmOAK - ORD
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Sat 6/712:40 pmORD - OAK
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$338
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/246:43 amOAK - ORD
1 stop9h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 3/265:53 pmORD - OAK
1 stop7h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/7$421

Find flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl 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 8, 2025.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Thu 3/20

6:55 pm-6:42 am

1 stop9h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/27

8:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$215

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

9:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$246

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Mon 4/21

5:10 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

7:25 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$257

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Fri 4/25

6:00 am-6:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/27

7:12 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops19h 42m

$287

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Wed 6/4

1:10 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$338

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Mon 3/24

6:43 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

5:53 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$421

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Mon 5/12

9:09 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop15h 07m

$45

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Tue 4/15

6:43 am-4:53 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$108

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Mon 5/5

3:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$119

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Fri 5/2

5:10 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 43m

$129

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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 O'Hare Intl in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 $326). 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 March 8, 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 March 8, 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
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,316 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,923 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 $215, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 34% 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 ($45), Alaska Airlines ($108), and Southwest ($119).

  • 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 $326). 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 March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$130Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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