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

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Chicago/Rockford to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 1,770 mi 4h 10m nonstop -2h behind 13 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RFD and OAK, connecting options are available through 13 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
JAC ~6h 0m SEA ~6h 26m ONT ~6h 47m LGB ~6h 48m SDF ~6h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
170
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
RFD → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
OAK → RFD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric RFD→OAK MDW→OAK MKE→OAK
Distance from RFD – 75 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 2 25 –
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 33m –
Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD 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/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 4:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,770 mi / 2,848 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Facts

RFD–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,770 mi / 2,848 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 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 RFD to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,770 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RFD to OAK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAC, SEA, ONT, LGB, SDF, LAX, DEN, BFI, AZA, JFK, FLL, MIA and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
Nearby alternatives include MDW 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 RFD to OAK

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RFD to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to OAK ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,770 miles (2,848 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via JAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).