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$129+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (OAK - DTW)

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OAK — DTW
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Detroit

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 January 27, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/246:15 am
OAK
-
DTW
1 stop7h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/25:22 pm
DTW
-
OAK
1 stop8h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/2212:40 pm
OAK
-
DTW
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Mon 3/28:15 pm
DTW
-
OAK
1 stop6h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/2212:40 pm
OAK
-
DTW
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Fri 2/274:01 pm
DTW
-
OAK
2 stops10h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/244:59 pm
OAK
-
DTW
2 stops13h 31m
Delta
Mon 3/26:05 pm
DTW
-
OAK
2 stops8h 46m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$320
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:20 am
OAK
-
DTW
1 stop20h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/287:09 am
DTW
-
OAK
2 stops18h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$321
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/62:09 pm
OAK
-
DTW
1 stop12h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/115:10 pm
DTW
-
OAK
1 stop8h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 3/2611:55 pm
OAK
-
DTW
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Wed 4/110:45 am
DTW
-
OAK
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$333
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/136:14 am
OAK
-
DTW
1 stop7h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/165:39 pm
DTW
-
OAK
1 stop25h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$336
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/611:55 pm
OAK
-
DTW
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Mon 5/114:00 pm
DTW
-
OAK
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$338
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/252:09 pm
OAK
-
DTW
1 stop12h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/275:10 pm
DTW
-
OAK
1 stop8h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$341
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/265:31 pm
OAK
-
DTW
1 stop19h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/55:22 pm
DTW
-
OAK
1 stop9h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$354
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:20 am
OAK
-
DTW
1 stop20h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 4/267:09 am
DTW
-
OAK
1 stop29h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$356

Find flight deals from Oakland to Detroit

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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$129
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$486
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
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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Depart

Return

Price

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 2/24

6:15 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

5:22 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$283

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 2/25

6:15 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

5:22 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$283

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sat 2/21

6:15 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

5:22 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$309

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 3/3

5:55 am-7:03 pm

2 stops10h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

5:46 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$314

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 5/12

1:15 pm-12:02 am

1 stop7h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/19

4:20 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$314

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sun 2/22

12:40 pm-12:09 am

1 stop8h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

4:01 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$314

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 2/24

5:55 am-7:03 pm

2 stops10h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

8:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

$314

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 2/25

4:59 pm-10:56 am

2 stops14h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

4:01 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$320

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 2/25

4:59 pm-10:56 am

2 stops14h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

4:01 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$320

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 5/6

11:55 pm-10:10 am

1 stop7h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/11

4:00 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$338

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Detroit in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oakland, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Oakland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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 $133). Flying from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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.

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 January 27, 2026.
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
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,384 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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 7h 11m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $283. The distance from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 2062 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $141 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $308 and $338 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 71% 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 $81. Users have also found prices from $154 and $154 on Southwest 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $133). Flying from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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