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$68+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (OAK - DTW)

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OAK — DTW
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 82 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 June 12, 2025.

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$132
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$68
(Mytrip)

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

$414
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 June 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:48 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/66:44 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop7h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$176
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/136:09 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop13h 04mSun Country Air
Sun 7/206:31 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop25h 20mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$225
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/311:59 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/89:37 amDTW - OAK
1 stop14h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3112:35 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Sat 9/612:20 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/11$309

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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.

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Oakland

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Detroit

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Price

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sat 9/20

7:30 am-7:26 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/27

6:44 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$132

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sun 7/13

6:09 pm-10:13 am

1 stop13h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/20

6:31 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$225

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 7/3

11:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop6h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/8

9:37 am-8:43 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$260

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sun 8/31

12:35 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/5

5:40 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$309

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 8/6

6:00 am-12:09 am

1 stop15h 09m

$68

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sun 7/6

11:59 pm-10:31 am

1 stop7h 32m

$111

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sun 8/24

5:53 pm-8:09 am

1 stop11h 16m

$123

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 10/14

1:15 pm-12:03 am

1 stop7h 48m

$149

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Mon 9/1

6:15 am-5:05 am

1 stop19h 50m

$154

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Fri 10/24

5:50 am-7:35 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$160

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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 June 9, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). 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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Oakland to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,052 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

  • 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 $132 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sun Country Air and Delta, starting at $225 and $309 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 67% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $68. Users have also found prices from $111 and $149 on Sun Country Air and Delta, respectively.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$170Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$309Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$389Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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