How long does it take to fly to Oakland, California?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Illinois, such as Chicago or Peoria, and flying into Oakland, California, then you can expect flight times to average 4h 35m and 6h 25m, respectively.

What airlines fly to Oakland, California?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Oakland, California from Illinois according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Oakland, California. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Oakland, California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Oakland?

Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Oakland

How many flights depart from Illinois to Oakland, California on average per day?

As of September 2026, 1 flights take off from Illinois and land in Oakland, California each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 36% of daily flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Illinois to Oakland, California on average per week?

8 flights are operational weekly from Illinois to Oakland, California as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 50% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Oakland Airport?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Oakland Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Oakland Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Illinois to Oakland Airport is 3 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Oakland Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Oakland Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Oakland Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Oakland Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Oakland Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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3:30 pm - 11:53 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

22h 23m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:18 am - 5:13 amOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$253Frontier

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

3:30 pm - 11:53 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

22h 23m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:55 pm - 5:13 amOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 18m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$257Frontier

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

5:15 pm - 11:53 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

20h 38m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:18 am - 5:13 amOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$273Frontier

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 16

9:30 pm - 12:15 amMDW Chicago Midway-OAK Oakland

4h 45mnonstop

11:55 pm - 5:55 amOAK Oakland-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 00mnonstop

$337Southwest

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

7:55 pm - 10:45 pmMDW Chicago Midway-OAK Oakland

4h 50mnonstop

11:50 pm - 5:50 amOAK Oakland-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 00mnonstop

$337Southwest

Thu, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 7

8:35 pm - 11:20 pmMDW Chicago Midway-OAK Oakland

4h 45mnonstop

11:50 pm - 5:55 amOAK Oakland-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 05mnonstop

$337Southwest

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

2:17 pm - 11:04 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

10h 47m1 stop San Diego

10:03 am - 6:54 pmOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 51m1 stop San Diego

$357Alaska Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 30

7:20 am - 2:04 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

8h 44m1 stop San Diego

10:00 am - 6:59 pmOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 59m1 stop San Diego

$357Alaska Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11

4:00 pm - 10:09 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

8h 09m1 stop Salt Lake City

12:34 pm - 9:56 pmOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 22m1 stop Salt Lake City

$359Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8

7:18 pm - 12:03 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

6h 45m1 stop Salt Lake City

12:34 pm - 9:56 pmOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 22m1 stop Salt Lake City

$359Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 10

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1:21 pm - 9:22 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

22h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12:47 pm - 5:17 amOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$360Frontier

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

8:55 pm - 11:51 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

16h 56m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12:47 pm - 5:17 amOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$364Frontier

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

7:32 pm - 9:22 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

15h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:17 am - 5:38 amOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 21m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$374Frontier

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

3:49 pm - 10:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

9h 06m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:59 am - 6:53 pmOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 54m1 stop San Diego

$525Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

6:40 am - 4:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

11h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City

12:41 pm - 10:05 pmOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 24m1 stop Salt Lake City

$530Delta

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

8:55 am - 4:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

9h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

12:41 pm - 10:05 pmOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 24m1 stop Salt Lake City

$530Delta

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

10:15 am - 12:40 pmMDW Chicago Midway-OAK Oakland

4h 25mnonstop

11:55 pm - 5:55 amOAK Oakland-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 00mnonstop

$533Southwest

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 13

6:00 am - 1:19 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

9h 19m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:28 am - 6:53 pmOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 25m1 stop San Diego

$537Alaska Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

8:35 pm - 11:10 pmMDW Chicago Midway-OAK Oakland

4h 35mnonstop

3:50 pm - 11:55 pmOAK Oakland-MDW Chicago Midway

6h 05m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$543Southwest

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 13

2:22 pm - 9:51 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-OAK Oakland

9h 29m1 stop Portland

9:59 am - 6:53 pmOAK Oakland-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 54m1 stop San Diego

$547Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

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Frontier flights from Illinois to Oakland, California

Our best Frontier deals on Illinois to Oakland, California flight tickets

Frontier

Nov 23

ORD5:19 amChicago O'Hare Intl

7h 10m

1 stop

OAK10:29 amOakland

Dec 15

OAK12:28 pmOakland

14h 33m

1 stop

ORD5:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$233

Frontier

Oct 26

ORD3:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 23m

1 stop

OAK11:53 amOakland

Nov 2

OAK10:18 amOakland

16h 55m

1 stop

ORD5:13 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$253

Frontier

Oct 26

ORD3:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 23m

1 stop

OAK11:53 amOakland

Oct 29

OAK5:55 pmOakland

9h 18m

1 stop

ORD5:13 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$257

Southwest flights from Illinois to Oakland, California

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Southwest

Oct 19

MDW9:30 pmChicago Midway

4h 45m

OAK12:15 amOakland

Oct 24

OAK11:55 pmOakland

4h 00m

MDW5:55 amChicago Midway

$337

Southwest

Nov 3

MDW8:45 pmChicago Midway

4h 45m

OAK11:30 pmOakland

Nov 4

OAK11:50 pmOakland

4h 05m

MDW5:55 amChicago Midway

$343

Southwest

Oct 19

MDW9:30 pmChicago Midway

4h 45m

OAK12:15 amOakland

Oct 24

OAK6:50 pmOakland

7h 40m

1 stop

MDW4:30 amChicago Midway

$347

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11:50 pm-5:50 am

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Tue 10/27

8:35 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

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11:50 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$337

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - OAK Oakland

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Tue 12/22

2:17 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop10h 47m

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Wed 12/30

10:03 am-6:54 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$357

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - OAK Oakland

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/10

7:20 am-2:04 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Oakland

Wed 11/11

10:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$357

ChicagoOakland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - OAK Oakland

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/5

4:00 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Oakland

Tue 12/8

12:34 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$359

ChicagoOakland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - OAK Oakland

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/2

7:18 pm-12:03 am

1 stop6h 45m

Oakland

Thu 12/10

12:34 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$359

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Oakland, California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Oakland, California?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Oakland, California from Illinois, with most prices found around $327. If you aren’t able to travel to Oakland, California during the month of April, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $329.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Oakland, California?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Oakland, California from Illinois. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $389. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Illinois to Oakland, California for around $713.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Oakland, California?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Illinois to Oakland, California when you can find flight prices for as low as $301. Flying to Oakland, California in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $601.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Oakland flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Oakland, California flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Illinois to Oakland, California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Oakland, California flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Illinois to Oakland, California.

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Best Price Found	$126
Fastest flight time	4h 40m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Oakland, California	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Oakland, California from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $126. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Oakland, California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $253.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Oakland, California takes 4h 40m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Oakland, California every day.

There is 1 airport in Oakland, California. From Illinois there are direct flights to Oakland (OAK).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to Oakland, California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Oakland Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Oakland Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Oakland Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Illinois to Oakland Airport is 3 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Oakland Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Oakland Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Oakland Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Oakland Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Oakland Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Oakland, California?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Illinois and Oakland, California, the leading plane model is Boeing 737 MAX 8, making up 34.52% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 with 9.52%, Boeing 737 with 8.33%, and Airbus A321neo with 7.14%.

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Oakland, California

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Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $165	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,986 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,609 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $274	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,201 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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Can I find flights from Illinois to Oakland with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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