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

RFD Airport Page →
1,770 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 6h 7m G4 → EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver ~7h 13m → EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 35m 5YAAUA → KAI Chicago (ORD) to Oakland flights
LRD Laredo ~7h 36m KII → VTM Laredo (LRD) to Oakland flights
SFO San Francisco ~30h 37m UA → AS San Francisco (SFO) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,770 mi 4h 10m nonstop -2h behind

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
LAS ~6h 7m DEN ~7h 13m ORD ~7h 35m LRD ~7h 36m SFO ~30h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
89
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
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
OAK → RFD
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
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 ORD→OAK MDW→OAK
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 6
Weekly flights – 1 14
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 4h 30m
Chicago (ORD) to Oakland flights · 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 gate to gate.
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,770 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Oakland is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, 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 is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,770 miles (2,848 km).

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 Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).