Oakland to Chicago/Rockford (OAK–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 11h 43m LXJWNXE → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 23m → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PDX Portland ~9h 37m ASLXJWN → Portland (PDX) to Chicago/Rockford flights
MCO Orlando ~10h 34m MX → Orlando (MCO) to Chicago/Rockford flights
MEX Mexico City ~13h 7m Y4 → Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Oakland to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between OAK and RFD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore OAK Routes RFD Routes OAK Live Flights RFD Live Flights OAK Delays
All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Oakland flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ORD ~7h 23m PDX ~9h 37m MCO ~10h 34m LAS ~11h 43m MEX ~13h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
88
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OAK → RFD
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Return
RFD → OAK
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Rockford from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Metric OAK→RFD SFO→RFD SMF→RFD
Distance from OAK – 11 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 31% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago/Rockford flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago/Rockford flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago/Rockford is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Facts

OAK–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to RFD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Chicago/Rockford is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from RFD to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO and SMF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).