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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to Detroit

Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
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6:30 am - 7:05 pmOAK-DTW
9h 35m1 stop
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11:15 am - 11:32 pmDTW-OAK
15h 17m1 stop
$191Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 27
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2:39 pm - 5:26 amOAK-DTW
11h 47m1 stop
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7:54 pm - 11:32 pmDTW-OAK
6h 38m1 stop
$193Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 22
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6:00 am - 3:46 pmOAK-DTW
6h 46m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 11:32 pmDTW-OAK
6h 52m1 stop
$194Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
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10:44 am - 5:45 amOAK-DTW
16h 01m2 stops
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9:12 am - 11:32 pmDTW-OAK
17h 20m1 stop
$195Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:18 pmOAK-DTW
6h 48m1 stop
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9:35 am - 1:34 pmDTW-OAK
6h 59m1 stop
$196Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:14 amOAK-DTW
22h 44m2 stops
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11:15 am - 11:32 pmDTW-OAK
15h 17m1 stop
$199Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:18 pmOAK-DTW
6h 48m1 stop
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9:12 am - 1:34 pmDTW-OAK
7h 22m1 stop
$200Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:18 pmOAK-DTW
6h 48m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 11:32 pmDTW-OAK
6h 38m1 stop
$201Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:39 pm - 5:26 amOAK-DTW
11h 47m1 stop
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11:15 am - 10:01 amDTW-OAK
25h 46m2 stops
$203Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 23
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1:10 pm - 11:35 pmOAK-DTW
7h 25m1 stop
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7:40 am - 12:50 pmDTW-OAK
8h 10m2 stops
$262Southwest
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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.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Oakland to Detroit, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday 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 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 October, where tickets cost $283 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $568 and $550 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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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.
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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 $71 for a one-way ticket and $191 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?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Oakland to Detroit flight route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Detroit are Southwest and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $530 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $318 and an overall rating of 6.3.

  • 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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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.

4.0 OkayTraci, Jun 2025OAK - SEA
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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.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

check in at security was a hassle being scanned. Spirit employees were helpful and professional.

Had a issue with catching flight due to airline, was unable to board flight

I liked how cheap it was but both my flights were delayed heavily

One restroom was unavailable/closed on both routes, going to Charlotte and coming back to Detroit a week later.

It was okay delay was long but I made it

it was a quick trip. seats aren't that comfortable but because it was a quick trip it was ok. You need to have an N/A in your rating as I didn't have any food or entertainment so the only thing I could do was score low.

I have never flown Spirit it was much better than anticipated!

Not very good because of an almost 3 hour delay for an hour long flight.

I paid for streaming wifi and the connection was poor.

Bad experience. Unhappy with the changing of flight times and one particular flight attendant (Bartholomew) on our flight from Orlando to Detroit. Traveling with a large family of 7, including our 18 month old, can be arduous but when the airline changes your flight time from landing at 9:30 pm to landing after midnight, this becomes much more difficult. When our 18 month old was predictably over tired and fussy, my wife and I tried to move to an open row so we can console her more effectively. The flight attendent rebuked us and said we could not sit in an exit row. We were not planning on sitting there for more than a few minutes but just to have space to console our screaming 18 month old. Spirit did not allow for a family friendly trip. Likely will be choosing a different airline next time.

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