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Find cheap flights from Detroit to Oakland from $78

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Oakland departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Oakland (DTW-OAK)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Oakland 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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8:20 pm - 12:45 amDTW-OAK
7h 25m1 stop
12:02 pm - 1:20 amOAK-DTW
10h 18m1 stop
$156Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Wed, May 22
7:20 pm - 11:20 pmDTW-OAK
7h 00m1 stop
5:30 am - 7:57 pmOAK-DTW
11h 27m1 stop
$175Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 14
8:23 pm - 11:55 pmDTW-OAK
6h 32m1 stop
11:59 pm - 10:14 amOAK-DTW
7h 15m1 stop
Sat, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 9
6:23 pm - 10:49 pmDTW-OAK
7h 26m1 stop
11:59 pm - 10:00 amOAK-DTW
7h 01m1 stop
Wed, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 16
11:09 am - 4:34 pmDTW-OAK
8h 25m1 stop
11:59 pm - 10:00 amOAK-DTW
7h 01m1 stop
$231Sun Country Air
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Mon, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 16
7:00 pm - 10:53 pmDTW-OAK
6h 53m1 stop
11:59 pm - 10:14 amOAK-DTW
7h 15m1 stop
$240Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 6 - Sun, Jun 9
7:00 am - 12:17 pmDTW-OAK
8h 17m1 stop
1:15 pm - 11:50 pmOAK-DTW
7h 35m1 stop
$398Delta
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Wed, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 21
7:00 am - 11:58 pmDTW-OAK
19h 58m1 stop
6:00 am - 5:14 amOAK-DTW
20h 14m1 stop
$422Alaska Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Sat, May 18
3:50 pm - 10:46 pmDTW-OAK
9h 56m1 stop
5:50 am - 3:09 pmOAK-DTW
6h 19m1 stop
$432Delta
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Sat, May 4 - Tue, May 7
6:47 pm - 11:00 amDTW-OAK
19h 13m2 stops
6:00 am - 5:14 amOAK-DTW
20h 14m1 stop
$508Alaska Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, May 27

Flights from Detroit to Oakland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Oakland 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 Detroit to Oakland?

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Oakland on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Detroit to Oakland. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California is January, where tickets cost $232 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of tickets is $508 and $489 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Oakland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($78) and Sun Country Air ($113). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($156) and Sun Country Air ($231).

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$78
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Oakland

When to book flights from Detroit to Oakland

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

  • Can I get parking at DTW Airport?

    If you want to leave your car at the airport, the airport parking at DTW Airport offers a variety of parking options for you to choose from. Long-term parking is available in the McNamara Parking Lot, Big Blue Deck Parking, and the Green Lot. The Green Lot is the cheapest of the three parking lots charging a daily flat rate of $15. However, it is worth pointing out that this parking lot accepts credit cards only.

  • Is public transport available from Oakland International Airport?

    Oakland International Airport, like most airports in the Bay Area, is connected to the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) which helps with movement around the area. The boarding platform is located across the street from the OAK terminals and you can get there using the shuttle train that is boarded from the arrivals terminal. The BART has stations all around Oakland so you don’t have to worry about taking another train or connecting bus to your destination.

  • What are the layover options when flying from Detroit to Oakland?

    There are multiple layover options on this route it just depends on which airline you’re flying with. Most airlines have a chosen airport where they will have their layovers since the said airport is their hub and therefore has all the facilities and amenities they need. For instance, all flights by delta have a layover in Salt Lake City while all Spirit Airlines flights are scheduled for a layover in Las Vegas.

  • Does DTW have any onsite hotels?

    The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the only hotel located inside DTW. Therefore, if you have an early flight from Detroit, you should consider spending the night here so that you can wake up fresh and ready for the flight. By staying here, you won’t have to deal with the morning commute to the airport which can sometimes be very hectic and stressful. In addition, the main terminal is less than five minutes away so any chances of missing your flight will be reduced significantly.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California was $78 for a one-way ticket and $156 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Oakland?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Oakland are Delta and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $566 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $327 and an overall rating of 6.4.

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

    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 Detroit to Oakland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Detroit 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 Detroit to Oakland?

    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 Oakland with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and OAK 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 Detroit to Oakland?

    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 Oakland from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DTW to Oakland

  • To be able to use public transport in Oakland easily without inconvenience, you should consider getting a Clipper Card. This is a payment system used by the locals to access the BART. It is the most convenient way to pay for the service since all you have to do is load the card beforehand, and you freely board the train at any time.
  • When booking connecting flights, ensure that you go for the ones with an automatic transfer option. This is because the alternative, self-transfer flights, will require you to check yourself and your bags into each flight.
  • If you’re running out of time and need to get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), consider taking a taxi. it is the quickest option available and will get you to the airport terminal in less than twenty-five minutes.
  • For anyone traveling with a pet or service animal, the relief areas at Oakland International Airport (OAK) can be found outside the exits of Terminals 1 and 2.
  • To enjoy the lounge facilities at DTW Airport, consider booking your flight with Delta Air Lines as they are the only American airline with a lounge at the airport. They have five Delta Sky Clubs located around the airport.
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Top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Oakland. 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 Detroit to Oakland? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11104 reviews
8.2boarding
7.5food
7.9comfort
8.0entertainment
8.6crew
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Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024DTW - ORF
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Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Crew was great. Friendly, calm, interesting, happy to be there. That makes a huge difference. Plane was very quiet. Also quite empty so I had three seats to sleep across

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

As we lined up to board they gave our plane to a flight going to Newark. So then we got delayed until they could find another plane. Flight crew was ok. I’m assuming since it’s a shorter flight they only offered water and coffee.

Food could have been better. A little more leg room would have been appreciated.

They didn’t let me get my boarding pass through the app because I have a lap infant. The ticket said to see a gate agent but there was no gate agent available. I was supposed to go to the kiosk. Ended up missing my flight and they said that I never checked in to my flight so there was nothing that could be done. I will never fly spirit again. Not even worth the hassle and poor customer service.

Cancelled my flight , currently stuck in Houston and will likely miss my cruise

Passengers play their phones so everyone can hear them. No one tells them to use earbuds. Very annoying and unenjoyable.

I liked how we boarded early to combat all the chaos from people bringing oversized personal item luggage. It's so painful watching the process and feeling overwhelmed by the process.

Spirit Airlines has the worst customer service. I don't advise flying with them.

Minimalist interiors are great for legroom but terrible for comfort.

Seats are extremely cramped. There was't any type of complementary snacks and there was zero entertainment provided beyond purchaseable wifi.

great customer service at the boarding gate that was warm and friendly. the flight experience with no complaints and the attendants were caring and attentive

It should be possible to get a cup of water at no cost. Not even asking for a whole bottle.

The issue I have is when we landed in Vegas (Dallas to Vegas). It seems as if we were traveling too fast during landing. I’m not sure what is was but it seems as if the nose of plane banged the ground making a loud bam nose. We went back into the air instantly. It took about 5 minutes for the pilot or someone to say a wind drift caused the hard landing, and that we would land in about 5 minutes. Many of us passengers did not believe the reason given. The second attempt was much smoother but this does not make me want to fly spirit again. The flight from Detroit to Dallas was fine.

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

I paid for extra leg room. The flimsy plastic seat underneath the floatation seat did not line up with the arm rests. It seemed as if the plastic part was zip tied on but immovable. This caused severe uncomfortable for the duration of the flight.

Left Denver late, then sat on tarmac 30 min after arrival

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to Oakland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/13Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 48mDTW-OAK
$78
5/17Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 25mDTW-OAK
$79
6/10Mon
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 25mDTW-OAK
$113
6/13Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
6h 53mDTW-OAK
$123
4/26Fri
3 stops
34h 27mDTW-OAK
$146
4/26Fri
2 stops
17h 20mDTW-OAK
$173
6/12Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
8h 12mDTW-OAK
$199
6/8Sat
1 stopAlaska Airlines
19h 59mDTW-OAK
$227
7/25Thu
1 stopDelta
6h 37mDTW-OAK
$253
6/8Sat
2 stopsDelta
10h 43mDTW-OAK
$258

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Last minute flights from Detroit to Oakland

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 Detroit to Oakland that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 08mDTW-OAK
4/24Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 46mOAK-DTW
$269
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 08mDTW-OAK
4/24Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 10mOAK-DTW
$277
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 08mDTW-OAK
4/24Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 18mOAK-DTW
$279
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 59mDTW-OAK
4/24Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 47mOAK-DTW
$304
4/22Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
29h 43mDTW-OAK
4/24Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 46mOAK-DTW
$307
4/19Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 46mDTW-OAK
4/26Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 24mOAK-DTW
$447
4/19Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 46mDTW-OAK
4/23Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 37mOAK-DTW
$448
4/19Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
28h 58mDTW-OAK
4/26Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 24mOAK-DTW
$490
4/20Sat
multi-stop
12h 46mDTW-OAK
4/22Mon
multi-stop
11h 34mOAK-DTW
$516
4/19Fri
multi-stop
29h 43mDTW-OAK
4/26Fri
multi-stop
24h 05mOAK-DTW
$552

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Detroit - Oakland Flights

Departure:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Destination:

Oakland (OAK)United States

Return flight deals:

Oakland - Detroit

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