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$90+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (OAK - DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — DTW
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in October or August, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$232
(Southwest)

One-way from

$90
(Southwest)

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June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$351
From Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/179:00 amOAK - DTW
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Wed 11/198:00 amDTW - OAK
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$232
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Tue 9/306:30 amOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 48mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/37:54 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop6h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$244
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1212:35 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Tue 11/188:00 amDTW - OAK
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$249
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Thu 9/256:30 amOAK - DTW
1 stop9h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/307:54 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop6h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$254
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Sat 12/65:10 amOAK - DTW
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Mon 12/812:55 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:30 amOAK - DTW
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Sat 11/87:00 amDTW - OAK
1 stop12h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/412:35 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Sun 11/96:25 amDTW - OAK
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$274
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Tue 11/412:35 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Tue 11/1112:55 pmDTW - OAK
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$279

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sat 11/1

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

8:12 pm-12:03 am

1 stop6h 51m

$297

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 10/29

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

8:12 pm-12:03 am

1 stop6h 51m

$297

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 11/11

5:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

8:12 pm-12:03 am

1 stop6h 51m

$297

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 11/6

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

8:12 pm-12:03 am

1 stop6h 51m

$309

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 10/2

12:37 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

6:03 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$309

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 11/13

5:25 am-7:50 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/16

6:25 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 00m

$322

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 1/29

11:10 am-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

6:35 am-1:10 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$332

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 10/29

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/7

8:10 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$338

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 10/28

2:49 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/6

4:51 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$342

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Fri 10/31

5:30 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$344

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to Detroit. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    A quick flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can take about 8h 29m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $297. The distance from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 2062 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $168 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $309 and $338 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Oakland to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$168Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$309Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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