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Cheapest round-trip
$250
Typical prices: $341-$560
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$125
Typical prices: $204-$314
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to Detroit

Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
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12:13 pm - 6:20 am
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15h 07m
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8:30 am - 11:18 am
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29h 48m
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$250Frontier
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
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12:13 pm - 6:20 am
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15h 07m
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8:30 am - 11:18 am
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29h 48m
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$260Frontier
Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 28
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12:13 pm - 6:20 am
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15h 07m
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8:30 am - 7:42 pm
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14h 12m
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$289Frontier
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11
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12:13 pm - 7:21 am
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16h 08m
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8:51 am - 11:18 am
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29h 27m
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$290Frontier
Sat, Aug 22 - Thu, Aug 27
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12:13 pm - 6:20 am
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15h 07m
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8:30 am - 11:18 am
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$299Frontier
Sat, Aug 22 - Thu, Aug 27
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12:13 pm - 6:20 am
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15h 07m
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8:30 am - 11:18 am
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29h 48m
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$300Frontier
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
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8:37 pm - 6:55 pm
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19h 18m
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8:30 am - 7:42 pm
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14h 12m
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$304Frontier
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27
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12:13 pm - 6:20 am
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15h 07m
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8:30 am - 7:42 pm
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$306Frontier
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 16
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7:20 am - 11:18 am
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$311Frontier
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11
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16h 08m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Detroit flights

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.

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

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

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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost $437 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $807 and $589 respectively.

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February

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$125
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $125 for a one-way ticket and $250 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Oakland and Detroit.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Detroit are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $556 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 $503 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

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.

Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Southwest Airlines is behind the times with a woefully inefficient service animal policy that leads to major inconsistency and stress for passengers and crew alike. Despite so many attempts to share feedback and request better support, they bungled it once again and provoked a panic attack in the process, with no apologies or acknowledgment that their crew was failing to adhere to their own inadequate policies. WiFi didn’t work, flight was delayed by an hour, it was about what I’ve come to expect from Southwest these days.

Flights were full but SWA still managed to get everyone loaded and depart on time. No snack or beverage service on the first leg due to turbulance. Seats were clean but very little cushioning. Reasonable amount of leg room.

Our flight to Oakland was great bc the plane was new but it was delayed by 15min not bad at all. Over all it was an 8/10

Our flight to Vegas was delayed by almost two hours - I appreciated the updates but it was a bummer of a start to a celebratory trip. The delays meant we missed our dinner reservations we made a month ago so that was disappointing. Once we got to the gate, though, the crew did all they could to make up for the lost time and to keep it efficient and enjoyable, so I appreciate their efforts!!

The plane was not very clean. Lots of napkins and kleenex on the floor and in the seat pocket

No entertainment on flight, no food service, could not connect to WiFi

The plane was not clean. Vomit was removed from seat-back pocket right in front of me. The flight attendants were rude to one another. 3 children were seated together with their parents across the aisle. The children fought physically with one slamming another’s head into the plane wall at one point. The parents were aware, but took no action to intervene. Delays occurred in Atlanta after boarding before takeoff, in the air, and in Detroit after landing (no ground crew assigned). Flight attendants offered no support for connecting flights. There were weather conditions on each end of the flight, but I didn’t mark down my ratings for these.

We had a great experience with Delta. They helped us from the start at the kiosk all the way to our final destination, including help reassigning and upgrading our seats free of charge at the gates, escorts with the wheelchair for my brother and even getting our luggage at baggage claim for us. I also had special help because I forgot my pillow on the plane. The wheelchair escort contacted for associates at the check-in desk all the way back to the plane and retrieved my pillow for me.

Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

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!!!!

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.

Gate agent was a terrible person out to make people miserable

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