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$85+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — DTW
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in May or October, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$85
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$479
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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 March 21, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/296:40 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop14h 18mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/510:07 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop13h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$171
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/15:38 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/146:44 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$295
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Thu 5/226:20 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop11h 49mSun Country Air
Sun 5/256:24 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop25h 16mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/21$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 8/55:15 pmOAK - DTW
2 stops12h 42mDelta
Wed 8/137:00 amDTW - OAK
2 stops19h 43mDelta
Deal found 3/20$376
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/264:43 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop9h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/65:13 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop9h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/20$402
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Thu 6/121:00 pmOAK - DTW
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Sun 6/155:45 pmDTW - OAK
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/20$478

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 March 21, 2025.
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

Fly to

Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 4/29

6:40 pm-11:58 am

1 stop14h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

12:22 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$171

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sun 6/1

5:38 pm-10:28 am

1 stop13h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/14

6:44 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$295

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 5/22

6:20 pm-9:09 am

1 stop11h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

6:24 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop25h 16m

$315

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 8/5

5:15 pm-8:57 am

2 stops12h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/13

7:00 am-11:43 pm

2 stops19h 43m

$376

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sat 4/26

4:43 pm-5:11 am

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/6

5:13 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$402

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 6/12

1:00 pm-1:05 am

2 stops9h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/15

5:45 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$478

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Mon 5/5

6:29 pm-11:58 am

1 stop14h 29m

$85

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sun 7/13

5:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop12h 15m

$143

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sat 5/31

5:30 am-9:09 am

3 stops24h 39m

$179

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Mon 5/5

4:43 pm-5:11 am

1 stop9h 28m

$208

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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

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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 March 14, 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 March 21, 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 March 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,325 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
348 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 $171 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sun Country Air and Delta, starting at $315 and $376 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 51% 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 $85. Users have also found prices from $143 and $208 on Sun Country Air and Hawaiian Airlines, 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 March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$416Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$416Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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