OAK - DTW

$121 Find Cheap Flights from Oakland to Detroit

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Oakland to Detroit departing on 8/25. 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 Oakland to Detroit, 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 Oakland to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$290
Typical prices: $593-$285
Southwest
Wed 8/19Mon 8/24
OAK - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$121
Typical prices: $184-$314
Southwest
Tue 8/25
OAK - DTW • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $290 (round-trip)
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There are currently no direct flights between Oakland and Detroit. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $297 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 20m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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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

Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 11:05 pm
OAK
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DTW
6h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 6:25 pm
DTW
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OAK
8h 05m
1 stop
$290Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 11:05 pm
OAK
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DTW
6h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 7:15 pm
DTW
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OAK
8h 55m
2 stops
$295Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 12:02 am
OAK
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DTW
7h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 11:59 pm
DTW
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OAK
9h 19m
1 stop
$297Delta
Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 23
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:15 pm
OAK
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DTW
11h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 4:14 pm
DTW
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OAK
10h 14m
2 stops
$343Delta
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
10:15 am - 9:55 pm
OAK
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DTW
8h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 5:20 pm
DTW
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OAK
7h 10m
1 stop
$346Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
10:15 am - 9:55 pm
OAK
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DTW
8h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:35 pm - 11:55 pm
DTW
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OAK
9h 20m
2 stops
$352Southwest
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 10:15 am
OAK
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DTW
7h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 5:20 pm
DTW
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OAK
7h 10m
1 stop
$362Southwest
Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 23
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:15 pm
OAK
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DTW
11h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
8:15 pm - 11:51 pm
DTW
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OAK
6h 36m
1 stop
$363Delta
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 10:15 am
OAK
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DTW
7h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 1:40 pm
DTW
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OAK
9h 25m
2 stops
$367Southwest
Wed, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 25
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 5:12 am
OAK
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DTW
9h 07m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:15 pm - 4:14 pm
DTW
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OAK
6h 59m
1 stop
$369Delta
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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 $432 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $780 and $589 respectively.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$121
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% 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 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $121 for a one-way ticket and $290 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 $539 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 $539 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 3 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4262 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
LGB - PHX
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

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.

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

Boarding in Amsterdam is always chaotic. More complicated than needs to be ( boarding pass checked twice, once for general security, then by the airline). The bathrooms on this flight are dirty, and smelly. The food was mediocre at best The crew was decent

Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

The gentleman at the gate I think his name is RIE was exceptional

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

Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

On the return flight, flight attendant Britt went out of her way to inform passengers that several of us had tight connections.

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?

Kayak botched up the booking, i had to call delta and fix. In the process Delta failed to honor my comfort plus seat assignment that i had previously.

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

No pilots so we were two hours late taking off and then no gate agents when we arrived in Salt Lake.

Spirit is awful, and cost me an extra $400. On the flight to the destination they staff was rude and did not even offer water during the flight. On the return flight, while on the way to the terminal, Spirit cancelled the flight. This is the second time this has happened, and I believe they should compensate for the additional cost for incurred for the return flight. Spirit simply offered reimbursement for their cancelled flight, and did not take into consideration the cost for a last-minute flight home. The TSA agents expressed how Spirit often cancels evening/night flights, and shows no concern for the passengers.

They didn’t put my luggage on my transfer so I had to spend the night in Detroit. They said my luggage would be here in the morning and they’re still searching for it. It did not arrive apparently.

We were delayed and the bag charge fees are very expensive.

The flight was supposed to leave at 6:22pm we are just now leaving the gate after deplaning twice at 1:07am.

Food and entertainment see irrelevant to rate them as that’s not really an option anymore. The flight was fast and friendly. The plane was immaculately clean.

Staff was good! Didn't like how slow the luggage return was

I was waiting in line for the restroom onboard, the flight attendant told me to step back two rows and stay on the carpet. She was rude and I expected a tik tok experience with me getting thrown off the plane. She was rude and frankly there was no where else to stand.

Delay at the gate without any communication such as announcement, sign, monitor, email or text. Found out later we were boarded with the knowledge of a significant delay, awaiting communication from Europe. Pilot was the only source of information regarding the delay after a long gate delay and sitting for more than 30 minutes after boarding. More than 2 hour delay, landing at 2 AM. Offered to deplane and reboard, but probably should have just waited rather than repeat the process. Not the first time experiencing the lack of communication with Spirit airlines. This morning was not as bad as showing up to a terminal without an agent (or aircraft) without any sort of communication. Much later an email was sent that stated our flight was rescheduled for a week later. Situations do arise, but simple communication can alleviate a lot of the frustration. Hard to believe a corporation doesn't understand that. But, you get what you pay for...

No complaints with pricing so don’t expect a lot of extras.

It was smooth sailing snags we had a really smooth landing and a great flight!

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