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$77 Find cheap flights from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Oakland to O'Hare Intl departing on 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to O'Hare Intl (OAK-ORD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:05 am - 6:48 pmOAK-ORD
10h 43m1 stop
9:10 am - 10:52 pmORD-OAK
15h 42m1 stop
$152Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Wed, Aug 28
5:15 am - 10:19 pmOAK-ORD
15h 04m1 stop
9:49 am - 6:55 pmORD-OAK
11h 06m1 stop
$157Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Tue, Jul 16
9:29 pm - 6:36 amOAK-ORD
7h 07m1 stop
9:36 am - 9:40 pmORD-OAK
14h 04m1 stop
$169Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jul 2
5:15 am - 2:28 pmOAK-ORD
7h 13m1 stop
10:01 pm - 11:12 amORD-OAK
15h 11m1 stop
$170Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jul 2
3:10 pm - 6:09 amOAK-ORD
12h 59m1 stop
11:10 pm - 9:24 amORD-OAK
12h 14m1 stop
$172Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 9
5:30 am - 12:18 pmOAK-ORD
28h 48m1 stop
6:19 pm - 7:57 pmORD-OAK
27h 38m1 stop
$176Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jul 13 - Sun, Jul 14
6:05 am - 6:48 pmOAK-ORD
10h 43m1 stop
7:50 am - 4:45 pmORD-OAK
10h 55m2 stops
$178Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Wed, Aug 28
10:05 pm - 12:14 pmOAK-ORD
12h 09m1 stop
11:10 pm - 9:24 amORD-OAK
12h 14m1 stop
$179Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 14
8:57 pm - 6:42 amOAK-ORD
7h 45m1 stop
5:50 pm - 11:55 pmORD-OAK
8h 05m1 stop
Mon, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 15
8:17 pm - 7:06 pmOAK-ORD
20h 49m3 stops
12:32 pm - 12:29 amORD-OAK
13h 57m1 stop
Mon, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 5

Flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all flights from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Airport, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago O'Hare Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $298 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of tickets is $437 and $437 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

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January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$77
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • Can I rent a car at ORD?

    Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and SIXT are some of the top car rentals that serve ORD. Although none have counters at the airport, they offer their own round-the-clock shuttle service that pick up their passengers at outside of baggage claim on the Arrivals lower level.

  • Where can I receive emergency assistance at ORD?

    If you require emergency housing or transport assistance, you should head to one of Traveler’s Aid’s offices. Traveler’s Aid is a non-profit organization catering to distressed or stranded passengers. At ORD, it has offices in Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5.

  • Can I breastfeed my baby at OAK?

    You can comfortably breastfeed your baby at OAK, as it features free-standing Mamava suites throughout the airport. Each lactation pod has a fold-down table, a collapsible table, a power outlet, and two benches.

  • Where can I spot art at OAK?

    If you’re an art enthusiast, while waiting for your flight to ORD at OAK, you should visit the baggage claim of Terminal 2 and the airside of Terminal 3. At either, you’ll get to see several pieces of artwork made by local artists.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $77 for a one-way ticket and $152 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Oakland and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Oakland and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Oakland to Chicago, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Chicago are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $421 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $430 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Oakland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Oakland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Oakland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • When traveling to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) from OAK, we suggest arriving at the airport about 2 hours before your scheduled departure time. This will allow you to check your luggage, pass through security checkpoints, find your gate, and maybe even grab a bite to eat before you take off.
  • While waiting for your flight to ORD, you can relax at OAK’s Escape Lounge. Situated between gates 8 and 8A in Terminal 1, this lounge features premium food, snacks, a television, printers, copiers, and a flight information monitor. Daily, it operates from 4:30 am to 9 pm.
  • ORD is the main international airport serving Illinois’ most populous city, Chicago. It is situated approximately 17 miles northwest of the Loop business district. As of today, this airport serves as a hub for United and American Airlines. Additionally, it serves as a focus city for Spirit Airlines and Polar Air Cargo.
  • If you’d like to stay at a hotel within ORD’s grounds, you’re in luck, as this airport is home to an on-site hotel, the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel. This hotel is located opposite Terminal 2 and connected to ORD’s domestic terminals through an underground walkway.
  • There are various means of public transportation that you can rely on to travel from ORD to your preferred destination in Chicago. If the destination you’re headed to is near one of the commuter train stations in Chicago, you should board a Metra train. On the other hand, if the destination you intend to get to is a bit distant from the stations, it’s in your best interest to board a taxi. You’ll have to head to the airport’s Metra station across from the Multi-Modal Facility to access a Metra train, while to access a taxi, you'll have to get to the curb front on the lower level of your terminal.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Oakland to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Oakland to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9254 reviews
8.6Crew
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Entertainment
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Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

6.0 GoodKyndra Homuth, Jun 2024SFO - PDX
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Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

Flight was delayed 2 hours. It was too cold inside the cabin. My seat mate had no jacket so she was shivering the entire flight. The stewardess says there’s no available blanket.

The plane had to sit on the tarmac for 45 minutes once it had landed. Not Alaska’s fault.

No prob with entertainment-would have selected n/a if it had been an option. No entertainment-flight was only a short hop. Great flight,

I love having assigned seats and being able to check bags at the gate, if needed. Both are super-helpful when traveling with a toddler!!!

It was really good and that's why we choose AA over other airlines.

Seats are uncomfortable but let room was adequate. The snack is pretty weak and the staff not particularly friendly.

Flight was cancelled just before we boarded. I had to stayed an extra night in SF and arrived one day late. Also I had to flight back JFK and not Newark since they didn't have flight to Newark until very late the following day. A real bad experience on this flight. It took me 2 days to get back home.

Plane was very cold, but other than that, it was a perfect flight

We landed in San Diego from Fresno 10 min late and our gate was occupied. We waited OVER AN HOUR to get to the gate and didnt get any updates about what was happening until I asked. Then we were told it would be another 5 minutes....which turned into 25. My wife was waiting in cell phone lot over an hour and finally had to leave. It cost me $40 cab ride and a fight with my wife. THanks for nothing Alaska Air.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Flight got diwngraded last minute and left us stranded. I was told I’ll be given credit for my luggage and seat upgrades but haven’t got anything yet

The crew was the best and very accommodating I know you don't offer any complimentary items but water and coffee will not break the bank !!

Crew was nice, explained emergency protocol very well. Flight took off and arrived on time. Pilot explained the small delay that occurred with docking and providing updates. I would definitely fly spirit again.

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

They took a horrible route with a lot of turbulence and I eneded up getting sick. Even if the flight takes longer. Don't put people life at risk just to get to the airport on time.

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Had to board plan 2x due to lack of security check after 1st boarding

Miserable. The crew was rude, the flight was delayed 5 hours for mechanical reasons and then “weather” even though other planes were leaving.

They kept Changing the flight times. It was delayed several times and at one point it was supposed to depart at 3.40am! At which point we ended up staying overnight and booked long a separate United flight for early morning departure. The spirit flight then got moved up and left at 1.30 in the morning when it was supposed to leave at 9.40pm the night before.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Oakland to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/27Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 43mOAK-ORD
$77
6/24Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 07mOAK-ORD
$85
7/14Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
17h 11mOAK-ORD
$96
6/26Wed
2 stops
11h 51mOAK-ORD
$115
7/2Tue
2 stops
11h 51mOAK-ORD
$121
7/28Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
24h 14mOAK-ORD
$125
8/23Fri
1 stopDelta
7h 21mOAK-ORD
$138
9/1Sun
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
21h 30mOAK-ORD
$238
8/14Wed
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
12h 47mOAK-ORD
$252
6/25Tue
1 stopDelta
6h 58mOAK-ORD
$286

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Last minute flights from Oakland to O'Hare Intl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Oakland to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 19mOAK-ORD
6/27Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 22mORD-OAK
$337
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 19mOAK-ORD
7/1Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 14mORD-OAK
$339
6/14Fri
multi-stop
17h 00mOAK-ORD
6/27Thu
multi-stop
11h 18mORD-OAK
$409
6/14Fri
multi-stop
17h 00mOAK-ORD
6/19Wed
multi-stop
18h 58mORD-OAK
$422
6/14Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 10mOAK-ORD
6/20Thu
multi-stopDelta
6h 35mORD-OAK
$650
6/11Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 09mOAK-ORD
6/15Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 05mORD-OAK
$688
6/15Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 54mOAK-ORD
6/18Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
19h 47mORD-OAK
$728
6/15Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 54mOAK-ORD
6/18Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 30mORD-OAK
$837
6/15Sat
multi-stopFrontier
16h 56mOAK-ORD
6/23Sun
multi-stopFrontier
15h 04mORD-OAK
$1,250
6/14Fri
multi-stopFrontier
24h 27mOAK-ORD
6/16Sun
multi-stopFrontier
15h 04mORD-OAK
$1,305

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Oakland - Chicago O'Hare Airport Flights

Departure:

Oakland (OAK)United States

Destination:

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)United States

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Chicago O'Hare Airport - Oakland

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