Chicago to Oakland (ORD–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
1,832 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 39 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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✈ Nonstop

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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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 17m AAACAY → EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 24m AAACAV → EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 31m AAACAY → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 38m AAACAF → WNXE Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 39m AAACAF → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
ABQ Albuquerque 6h 39m AAACAY → WN Albuquerque (ABQ) to Oakland flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 43m AAASEI → WN Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 6h 52m AAACAS → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
PDX Portland 7h 3m AAACAS → ASBAWN Portland (PDX) to Oakland flights
CEC Crescent City 7h 26m AN → AN Crescent City (CEC) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,832 mi 4h nonstop -2h behind

ORD–OAK had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,832 miles in 4h.

Also explore ORD Routes OAK Routes ORD Live Flights OAK Live Flights ORD Delays OAK Delays
All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KAI KAI 1 – – 67% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KAI (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
LNK ~6h 10m DEN ~6h 17m OKC ~6h 23m LAS ~6h 24m PHX ~6h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,445
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
ORD → OAK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
67%
Return
OAK → ORD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric ORD→OAK MDW→OAK RFD→OAK
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 1
Weekly flights – 14 –
Flight time 4h 4h 30m 4h 10m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Oakland flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Oakland is 2 hours behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,832 mi / 2,947 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,832 mi / 2,947 km
Flight time4h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,832 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to OAK. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Oakland is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from OAK to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, RFD and MKE. 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.

Flights from ORD to OAK

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to OAK is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,832 miles (2,947 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).