Chicago, IL to Oakland, CA flights

Flights starting at $50. Choose between Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, or United Airlines to find the best price.

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Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, Chicago, IL - Union Station, Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station, or Chicago-Dan Ryan Greyhound station when they travel from Chicago to Oakland. Book your trip to arrive at Oakland International, Oakland, Oakland Jack London Square, Emeryville, CA station, or Oakland, CA - Coliseum/Airport Station. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines. Chicago and Oakland have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Oakland, consider visiting Alcatraz, Big Sur, and Golden Gate Bridge.

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NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9NoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
United AirlinesUALUAYesNo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
American AirlinesAALAANoNo
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