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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Detroit (OAK-DTW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:10 pm - 5:58 amOAK-DTW
11h 48m1 stop
8:46 pm - 9:24 amDTW-OAK
15h 38m1 stop
$138Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 10
10:14 am - 7:56 pmOAK-DTW
6h 42m1 stop
10:46 am - 2:10 pmDTW-OAK
6h 24m1 stop
$150Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 10
5:53 pm - 5:58 amOAK-DTW
9h 05m1 stop
7:00 am - 5:03 pmDTW-OAK
13h 03m1 stop
$158Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 7
10:14 am - 7:56 pmOAK-DTW
6h 42m1 stop
10:46 am - 2:10 pmDTW-OAK
6h 24m1 stop
$159Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 10
5:20 am - 7:12 pmOAK-DTW
10h 52m1 stop
8:46 pm - 9:24 amDTW-OAK
15h 38m1 stop
$161Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 10
9:21 pm - 1:19 pmOAK-DTW
12h 58m1 stop
7:50 am - 11:01 pmDTW-OAK
18h 11m1 stop
$166Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 10
8:57 pm - 12:59 pmOAK-DTW
13h 02m1 stop
10:07 am - 6:55 pmDTW-OAK
11h 48m1 stop
$167Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 30
10:14 am - 12:26 amOAK-DTW
11h 12m1 stop
7:00 am - 5:03 pmDTW-OAK
13h 03m1 stop
$169Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 10
11:59 pm - 10:24 amOAK-DTW
7h 25m1 stop
3:59 pm - 9:15 pmDTW-OAK
8h 16m1 stop
Sun, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 30
11:59 pm - 10:24 amOAK-DTW
7h 25m1 stop
4:50 pm - 9:00 pmDTW-OAK
7h 10m1 stop
Sun, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 31

Flights from Oakland to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to Detroit?

The average price of all flights from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Oakland to Detroit, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Detroit back to Oakland, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is October, where tickets cost $348 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of tickets is $605 and $592 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 days before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$79
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Oakland to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Oakland to Detroit flights

  • Which other nearby cities are served by Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves the city of Detroit and the greater Detroit metropolitan area. In addition to Detroit, several other nearby towns and suburbs are conveniently served by DTW, including Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Livonia, Romulus, and Ypsilanti. These destinations are easily accessible by road transport.

  • What are the most popular layovers on flights between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)?

    Flights between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) may have layovers at various airports depending on the airline and the specific flight route. Popular stop-over airports include Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Denver International Airport (DEN), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)?

    Many airlines are trying to become more environmentally friendly and reduce their carbon footprinton trips between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). For instance, Alaska, Delta, and Southwest Airlines have improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and invested in more fuel-efficient aircraft.

  • Do airlines offer family services on trips between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)?

    JetBlue and United Airlines are well-regarded by parents for their family-friendly services and amenities on trips between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). Both carriers provide priority boarding for families with young children and kid-friendly amenities such as in-flight entertainment options and complimentary snacks.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $79 for a one-way ticket and $138 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Oakland and Detroit?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Oakland to Detroit?

    Oakland and Detroit are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Oakland from Oakland and will be arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Oakland to Detroit?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Detroit?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Oakland and Detroit, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Oakland to Detroit, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Detroit are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $603 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $669 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Oakland to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Oakland to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Oakland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Oakland to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and DTW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Oakland to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from Oakland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • BART is a convenient and popular option for getting from downtown Oakland to Oakland International Airport (OAK). The Coliseum Station is the nearest BART station to the airport, and you can take the AirBART shuttle from there to the terminals. Still, if you want door-to-door service, consider a taxi.
  • Southwest Airlines is one of the major airlines that operates a significant number of flights between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). The carrier is known for its extensive domestic network and frequent flights between various cities. As such, consider Southwest if you want a flexible flight schedule that aligns with your travel itinerary.
  • Most airlines, including Air France and American Airlines, offer seat upgrade services between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). Usually, this service entails moving from economy to premium economy, business, or first class cabins. You can do this using accumulated miles, paying, or as a complimentary service for elite flyers.
  • Delta and United Airlines offer services for unaccompanied minors (UM) between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). Such children wear special badges or tags that identifies them as UMs. Moreover, they are escorted by airline staff and supervised during the entire journey, including layovers and flight connections.
  • Passengers in the business cabin, also known as business class, typically enjoy a range of enhanced services and amenities that provide a more comfortable and premium travel experience between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). They enjoy priority check-in and boarding, enhanced in-flight entertainment, and premium meals and beverages.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Oakland to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Oakland to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9254 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.3Entertainment
7.3Food
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Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

6.0 GoodKyndra Homuth, Jun 2024SFO - PDX
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Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

Flight was delayed 2 hours. It was too cold inside the cabin. My seat mate had no jacket so she was shivering the entire flight. The stewardess says there’s no available blanket.

The plane had to sit on the tarmac for 45 minutes once it had landed. Not Alaska’s fault.

No prob with entertainment-would have selected n/a if it had been an option. No entertainment-flight was only a short hop. Great flight,

I love having assigned seats and being able to check bags at the gate, if needed. Both are super-helpful when traveling with a toddler!!!

It was really good and that's why we choose AA over other airlines.

Seats are uncomfortable but let room was adequate. The snack is pretty weak and the staff not particularly friendly.

Flight was cancelled just before we boarded. I had to stayed an extra night in SF and arrived one day late. Also I had to flight back JFK and not Newark since they didn't have flight to Newark until very late the following day. A real bad experience on this flight. It took me 2 days to get back home.

We landed in San Diego from Fresno 10 min late and our gate was occupied. We waited OVER AN HOUR to get to the gate and didnt get any updates about what was happening until I asked. Then we were told it would be another 5 minutes....which turned into 25. My wife was waiting in cell phone lot over an hour and finally had to leave. It cost me $40 cab ride and a fight with my wife. THanks for nothing Alaska Air.

The flight was delayed by more than two hours. A notification ahead of time would be most helpful.

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

They were flexible and let my daughter and I sit in the back of the plane.

A flight attendant appeared to not be in a good mood that served us; felt she was being short. Overhead announcements were very loud compared to other airlines and the message was not friendly and was a little confusing. This flight was particularly over all was not satisfying compared to previous Sun Country flights.

Airlines should have to add their fees to their fares

I am upset with the hidden fees for bringing on an overhead carryon onto flight and also having to pay for my seat selection. This should all be part of the original price of the ticket. Very poor customer service

Sun country Wi-Fi was not working. Flight was overbooked by two people. Had to pay extra for carryons day before flight and I don’t like hidden fees like that.

WiFi did not work. Woman flight attendant in the rear of the plane was moody.

Flight delayed over 3 hrs due to unexplained issue. No text message to notify.

Well we did not realize at first it was a ground transfer, but we really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to friends and family. Our driver was awesome and the ride was wonderful. A bathroom on board would have been nice, but at least we were warned that there wasn't one so we went ahead of time.

We were on a fairly long flight and they offered nothing for a snack (unless you paid) and then quickly gave you a drink and were never to be seen again. I would have loved a refill on my water but that was not an option. The flight attendants were standing on ther phone when we boarded and left and never even greeted us. Any other flight I have been on they would have welcomed us on the plane and again greeted us as we got off. Our landline transfer from MSP to Rochester on the other hand was FANTASTIC! We would highly recommend!

Took forever to get the plane loaded and unloaded. Longest I have ever had. I was in the middle of the plane and it almost took a hour after landing to get off of the plane.

Flight was canceled less than 6 hours before takeoff, rebooked on a flight that was twice as long and left earlier so we couldn’t make it, when using text support option took over 2 hours to speak with someone.

Terrible legroom, seats do not recline, tray table the size of an iPhone, delayed flight, have to pay 5$ to get a cup of water onboard.

EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY THE HELP.THE SEATING FRIENDLY ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD RIDE NOT ONE BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THEM

This was the smoothest flight I have had in awhile. I was also offered an exit row seat for a great upgrade cost and was able to sleep almost thr whole flight due to comfort and a smooth flight. We left on time and arrived on time.

The crew was the best and very accommodating I know you don't offer any complimentary items but water and coffee will not break the bank !!

My mother was HARASSED AND ACCOSTED by the gate agent for her bag. I pre purchased the bag fee and the gate agent made my 78 year old mother board, deplane, re pay for her bag fee and board again. The gate agent made my mother pick up her own bag and REFUSED to help her, she is an older woman who wasn’t bothering anyone on a flight that had maybe 30’total passengers. I am going to sue this airlines for their HORRIBLE customer service and treatment of my mother, and all this occurred the day after Mother’s Day!!!

Horrible, first flight delayed. They switched my connecting flight while I was en route and even though I was originally supposed to be on the flight going back home to boston, refused to let me board and told me I would have to wait for next flight that was 14 hours later. Ended up renting a car and driving 6.5 hours back home. Still getting messages about flight and it is now showing that the other flight they put me on is now canceled and I would have to wait 24 hours for the next one. I will never book with spirit again

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

Not much seat room, but that was unexpected. But the seat headrest was very uncomfortable.

I strongly dislike Frontier. I find them barebones, the seats not particularly comfortable, the nickel and diming is maddening, the app is TERRIBLE - super confusing to navigate, and the last 4 frontier flights I have flown have been on AVERAGE 2 hours late, one ruining a fancy night out in Vegas with reservations made well in advance, which was nodded to with a measly 5000 miles, which translates to almost nothing. At least credit a free checked bag or something.

8 hr delay. had to buy another ticket with another airline

I appreciated the upgrade to free cary-on bag and seat selection at no charge

Flight was delay 9hrs and nothing was provided at airport, had to go and get a room to sleep in, paid for Uber back and fort with no offers until we landed back home a 1hr later for a $75 voucher for a future flight.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Oakland to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/26Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 13mOAK-DTW
$79
7/1Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 58mOAK-DTW
$80
7/17Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 48mOAK-DTW
$87
7/28Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
12h 39mOAK-DTW
$120
7/18Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
12h 14mOAK-DTW
$168
7/9Tue
1 stopDelta
8h 12mOAK-DTW
$199
7/25Thu
3 stops
11h 27mOAK-DTW
$235
7/12Fri
1 stopDelta
9h 03mOAK-DTW
$239
7/21Sun
1 stopAlaska Airlines
20h 00mOAK-DTW
$399
7/1Mon
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
12h 22mOAK-DTW
$454

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Last minute flights from Oakland to Detroit

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Oakland to Detroit that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 40mOAK-DTW
6/23Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 32mDTW-OAK
$296
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 40mOAK-DTW
6/17Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 32mDTW-OAK
$299
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 24mOAK-DTW
6/21Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 13mDTW-OAK
$312
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 14mOAK-DTW
6/25Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 43mDTW-OAK
$314
6/13Thu
multi-stop
11h 20mOAK-DTW
6/20Thu
multi-stop
11h 59mDTW-OAK
$448
6/13Thu
multi-stop
16h 44mOAK-DTW
6/20Thu
multi-stop
7h 08mDTW-OAK
$449
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
7h 13mOAK-DTW
6/20Thu
multi-stopDelta
6h 35mDTW-OAK
$798
6/11Tue
multi-stopDelta
13h 19mOAK-DTW
6/15Sat
multi-stopDelta
12h 30mDTW-OAK
$828
6/11Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 34mOAK-DTW
6/18Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 43mDTW-OAK
$1,090
6/15Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
16h 42mOAK-DTW
6/25Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 15mDTW-OAK
$1,130

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Oakland - Detroit Flights

Departure:

Oakland (OAK)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

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Detroit - Oakland

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