DTW - OAK

$121 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Oakland

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 4/29. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Oakland, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Oakland, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$266
Typical prices: $469-$364
Southwest
Thu 4/16Tue 4/21
DTW - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$121
Typical prices: $171-$314
Southwest
Wed 4/29
DTW - OAK • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $266 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Detroit and Oakland. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $231 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 10m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Oakland

Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 21
Southwest Logo
8:30 pm - 12:25 am
DTW
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OAK
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 9:45 am
OAK
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DTW
6h 50m
1 stop
$266Southwest
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
Southwest Logo
8:30 pm - 12:25 am
DTW
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OAK
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 9:45 am
OAK
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DTW
6h 50m
1 stop
$289Southwest
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 20
Delta Logo
8:15 pm - 11:54 pm
DTW
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OAK
6h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:34 pm - 11:58 pm
OAK
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DTW
8h 24m
1 stop
$297Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 20
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 11:54 pm
DTW
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OAK
9h 59m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:34 pm - 11:58 pm
OAK
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DTW
8h 24m
1 stop
$302Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 18
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 11:54 pm
DTW
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OAK
9h 59m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 8:35 pm
OAK
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DTW
11h 40m
2 stops
$307Delta
Tue, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 5
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 4:50 pm
DTW
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OAK
9h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 11:55 pm
OAK
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DTW
6h 00m
1 stop
$311Southwest
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
Delta Logo
8:24 pm - 11:57 pm
DTW
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OAK
6h 33m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:03 pm - 5:19 am
OAK
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DTW
9h 16m
1 stop
$317Delta
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18
Delta Logo
8:15 pm - 11:54 pm
DTW
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OAK
6h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:34 pm - 11:58 pm
OAK
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DTW
8h 24m
1 stop
$323Delta
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18
Delta Logo
8:15 pm - 11:54 pm
DTW
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OAK
6h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 8:35 pm
OAK
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DTW
11h 40m
2 stops
$328Delta
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 7
Southwest Logo
8:30 pm - 12:25 am
DTW
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OAK
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 10:05 am
OAK
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DTW
7h 10m
1 stop
$329Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Oakland flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California departing in April.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, 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 is October, where tickets cost $318 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $639 and $500 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$121
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 57% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Oakland flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland was $121 for a one-way ticket and $266 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?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Oakland.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Oakland are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $435 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $381 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

Reviews of the 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4333 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

8.0 ExcellentNicole, Mar 2026
LGB - OAK
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Flight was delayed and no reasons provided. After the passengers were boarded, the crew made announcement that the captain has jot arrived and he would take another 15 mins. All passengers patiently sat until the captain came and started. Terrible experience!

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

Flight was delayed due to waiting for crew! Flight attendants did not offer us food or drinks. Did not communicate with them at all other than at boarding and leaving the plane.

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

Flight has been canceled 10 minutes before the departure time and no explanation was given. What a joke of a company

Everything was OK, the deicing took a long time, our connections were almost missed.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Cheap, only one short delay. No issues despite bad weather. Able to take a big backpack for free.

Your flight crew and boarding area crew need to have microphone use training. They all hold the microphone right up to their mouths, way to close making understanding them almost impossible. The microphone should be held about 3 to 4 inches away from their mouths. This would provide for much better clarity through the PA system. ‘Eating the mic’ DOES NOT work.

Cancel the ticket on my day that I’m travelling that it was

Spirit cancelled my return flight the day before travel and so I had to book a last minute flight on American Airlines.

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