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11:00 am - 11:02 pmDTW-OAK
15h 02m1 stop
5:50 am - 3:44 pmOAK-DTW
6h 54m1 stop
$116Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 2
5:33 pm - 11:49 pmDTW-OAK
9h 16m1 stop
11:55 am - 4:28 amOAK-DTW
13h 33m1 stop
$126Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 10
7:52 pm - 10:24 amDTW-OAK
17h 32m1 stop
6:20 pm - 3:19 pmOAK-DTW
17h 59m1 stop
Mon, Jun 3 - Fri, Jun 7
5:45 am - 11:12 amDTW-OAK
32h 27m2 stops
6:20 pm - 3:19 pmOAK-DTW
17h 59m1 stop
Mon, Jun 3 - Fri, Jun 7
11:25 am - 5:27 pmDTW-OAK
9h 02m1 stop
11:59 pm - 10:14 amOAK-DTW
7h 15m1 stop
$201Sun Country Air
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9
6:45 pm - 10:53 pmDTW-OAK
7h 08m1 stop
11:59 pm - 10:11 amOAK-DTW
7h 12m1 stop
$250Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 20 - Sun, Jun 23
6:10 pm - 11:51 pmDTW-OAK
8h 41m1 stop
12:39 pm - 11:54 pmOAK-DTW
8h 15m1 stop
$478Delta
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Thu, Jul 25 - Tue, Jul 30
7:00 am - 12:15 pmDTW-OAK
8h 15m1 stop
6:00 am - 5:14 amOAK-DTW
20h 14m1 stop
$530Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 10
5:59 pm - 11:55 pmDTW-OAK
8h 56m1 stop
5:00 pm - 5:04 amOAK-DTW
9h 04m1 stop
$538Delta
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Fri, Jun 14 - Fri, Jun 21
7:00 am - 11:55 pmDTW-OAK
19h 55m1 stop
8:52 am - 5:00 amOAK-DTW
17h 08m2 stops
$577Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 24
7:40 am - 11:02 pmDTW-OAK
18h 22m1 stop
$57Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 29
7:20 am - 9:40 pmDTW-OAK
17h 20m1 stop
$58Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5
11:25 am - 5:27 pmDTW-OAK
9h 02m1 stop
$101Sun Country Air
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Fri, Jun 7
9:48 am - 11:12 amDTW-OAK
28h 24m2 stops
Mon, Jun 24
10:25 am - 4:54 pmDTW-OAK
9h 29m1 stop
$133Sun Country Air
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Mon, Jul 15
10:17 am - 7:15 pmDTW-OAK
11h 58m3 stops
Sat, Jul 6
5:59 pm - 11:55 pmDTW-OAK
8h 56m1 stop
$239Delta
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Fri, Jun 21
6:10 pm - 11:51 pmDTW-OAK
8h 41m1 stop
$258Delta
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Tue, Jul 9
1:05 pm - 11:55 pmDTW-OAK
13h 50m2 stops
$294Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6
6:47 pm - 11:00 amDTW-OAK
19h 13m2 stops
$331Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4
7:40 am - 6:52 amDTW-OAK
26h 12m1 stop
5:50 am - 9:16 pmOAK-DTW
12h 26m1 stop
$295Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Thu, May 30
1:07 pm - 11:51 pmDTW-OAK
13h 44m1 stop
5:50 am - 9:16 pmOAK-DTW
12h 26m1 stop
$296Spirit Airlines
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Sun, May 26 - Thu, May 30
7:40 am - 6:52 amDTW-OAK
26h 12m1 stop
5:50 am - 6:10 pmOAK-DTW
9h 20m1 stop
$299Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Sat, Jun 1
6:50 pm - 11:55 pmDTW-OAK
8h 05m1 stop
5:50 am - 9:16 pmOAK-DTW
12h 26m1 stop
$310Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Thu, May 30
9:30 pm - 11:55 pmDTW-OAK
29h 25m1 stop
5:50 am - 9:16 pmOAK-DTW
12h 26m1 stop
$315Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Thu, May 30
6:50 pm - 11:55 pmDTW-OAK
8h 05m1 stop
5:50 am - 6:10 pmOAK-DTW
9h 20m1 stop
$316Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Sat, Jun 1
7:40 am - 6:52 amDTW-OAK
26h 12m1 stop
1:25 pm - 12:50 pmOAK-DTW
20h 25m1 stop
$319Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, Jun 3
1:07 pm - 11:51 pmDTW-OAK
13h 44m1 stop
5:15 am - 2:56 pmOAK-DTW
6h 41m1 stop
$322Spirit Airlines
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Sun, May 26 - Mon, May 27
6:50 pm - 11:55 pmDTW-OAK
8h 05m1 stop
11:59 pm - 10:24 amOAK-DTW
7h 25m1 stop
Sat, May 25 - Sun, Jun 2
9:31 am - 5:04 pmDTW-OAK
10h 33m1 stop
5:15 am - 2:56 pmOAK-DTW
6h 41m1 stop
Thu, May 23 - 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 Tuesday 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 May, where tickets cost $270 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of tickets is $505 and $482 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 49 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 ($57) and Sun Country Air ($101). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($116) and Sun Country Air ($201).

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Low season

September

High season

January

Cheapest flight

$57
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% 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.
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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 $57 for a one-way ticket and $116 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, and oneworld 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 $565 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 $320 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California

  • 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 10595 reviews
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
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Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

4.0 OkayPatricia, May 2024DTW - CDG
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Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

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.

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.

Plane could have been more on time. More leg room .

I arrived 1 hour prior to boarding, and they said I was too late for a domestic flight. First time I heard that :-(

Check in online was easy. Seats aren’t very comfortable

Fecal matter in seat back pocket. Presumably from a kids diaper.

Worst airline to travel with. They treat you like a prisoner in a jailhouse barking out orders and threats. Nickle and dime you to the same price or higher than a respectable airline like one of the big 3 . Might as well fly with standard airlines

Well I mean u get what u pay for so 🤷‍♂️

Over an hour delay in departure but I was notified beforehand. Another delay on tarmac upon arrival at LGA. We ended up departing the plane almost 2 hours later than expected

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

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….

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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.
5/29Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
18h 22mDTW-OAK
$57
6/5Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
17h 20mDTW-OAK
$58
6/7Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
9h 02mDTW-OAK
$101
6/24Mon
2 stops
28h 24mDTW-OAK
$129
7/15Mon
1 stopSun Country Air
9h 29mDTW-OAK
$133
7/6Sat
3 stops
11h 58mDTW-OAK
$181
6/21Fri
1 stopDelta
8h 56mDTW-OAK
$239
7/9Tue
1 stopDelta
8h 41mDTW-OAK
$258
8/6Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
13h 50mDTW-OAK
$294
6/4Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
19h 13mDTW-OAK
$331

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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.
5/23Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 12mDTW-OAK
5/30Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 26mOAK-DTW
$295
5/26Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 44mDTW-OAK
5/30Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 26mOAK-DTW
$296
5/23Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 12mDTW-OAK
6/1Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 20mOAK-DTW
$299
5/25Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 05mDTW-OAK
5/30Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 26mOAK-DTW
$310
5/24Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
29h 25mDTW-OAK
5/30Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 26mOAK-DTW
$315
5/25Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 05mDTW-OAK
6/1Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 20mOAK-DTW
$316
5/23Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 12mDTW-OAK
6/3Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 25mOAK-DTW
$319
5/26Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 44mDTW-OAK
5/27Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 41mOAK-DTW
$322
5/25Sat
multi-stop
8h 05mDTW-OAK
6/2Sun
multi-stop
7h 25mOAK-DTW
$343
5/23Thu
multi-stop
10h 33mDTW-OAK
5/27Mon
multi-stop
6h 41mOAK-DTW
$370

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