Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Oakland's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Oakland two hours behind Chicago.
To ensure you catch your ORD to OAK flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between ORD and OAK:
Salt Lake City International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight is Rs35,720. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs65,466. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ORD to OAK, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive on time at their destination.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O'Hare International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OAK instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and experience more of Oakland and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
From Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Oakland is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
July is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Oakland in May.
Before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Oakland, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to OAK around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Oakland. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
San Francisco is another well-known destination in United States and is around 13 kilometres west of Oakland. No journey is complete without visiting Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.