What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Detroit round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Oakland, California to Detroit is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $177 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Sun Country Air, starting at $309 and $385 round-trip. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Detroit 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 $130 and $155 on Sun Country Air and Delta, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to Detroit?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Detroit flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Oakland, California to Detroit?

Consider Delta, Spirit Airlines or Southwest when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Oakland, California to Detroit.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to Detroit?

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Oakland, California to Detroit. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Detroit.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 60 days in advance, which can save you up to 173% on flights from Oakland, California to Detroit compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 60 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $496. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $849.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Detroit?

The best pricing can be found in the month of July. Prices to Detroit from Oakland, California average $609. You can even find prices in July for less than $609, as users have found deals to Detroit from as low as $208. The month of February appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Detroit from Oakland, California. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 17%.

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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.

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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.

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Average price	$416

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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 May 1, 2025.

Thu 5/2911:51 amOAK - DTW

1 stop14h 32mSpirit Airlines

Mon 6/29:22 amDTW - OAK

1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$177

Wed 6/1111:51 amOAK - DTW

2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/169:37 amDTW - OAK

1 stop14h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$247

Tue 6/1012:30 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop8h 25mDelta

Wed 6/188:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 42mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$309

Sat 6/285:10 amOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Sat 7/56:50 amDTW - OAK

2 stops8h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$430

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Thu 5/2911:51 amOAK - DTW

1 stop14h 32mSpirit Airlines

Mon 6/29:22 amDTW - OAK

1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$177

Wed 6/1111:51 amOAK - DTW

2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/169:37 amDTW - OAK

1 stop14h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$247

Tue 6/1012:30 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop8h 25mDelta

Wed 6/188:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 42mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$309

Thu 7/311:59 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 06mSun Country Air

Sun 7/67:00 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 51mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/29

$385

Sat 6/285:10 amOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Sat 7/56:50 amDTW - OAK

2 stops8h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$430

Fri 8/296:15 amOAK - DTW

1 stop19h 50mAlaska Airlines

Sun 8/316:30 amDTW - OAK

1 stop10h 06mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$439

Last-minute flights from Oakland to Detroit
Discover last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Detroit. Data last updated May 1, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 5/75:45 amOAK - DTW

1 stop10h 09mSpirit Airlines

Sat 5/249:22 amDTW - OAK

1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$255

Thu 5/84:43 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop9h 28mHawaiian Airlines

Mon 5/197:00 amDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 08mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$449

Thu 5/86:00 amOAK - DTW

1 stop7h 17mAlaska Airlines

Mon 5/197:00 amDTW - OAK

2 stops15h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$531

Sat 5/106:00 amOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 13mDelta

Mon 5/125:07 pmDTW - OAK

2 stops9h 42mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$494

Sun 5/1111:51 amOAK - DTW

1 stop14h 32mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/147:00 amDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$380

Thu 5/1512:39 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop8h 15mDelta

Mon 5/198:18 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 31mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$339

Thu 5/157:00 amOAK - DTW

1 stop19h 14mAlaska Airlines

Mon 5/197:00 amDTW - OAK

2 stops15h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$471

Thu 5/2911:51 amOAK - DTW

1 stop14h 32mSpirit Airlines

Mon 6/29:22 amDTW - OAK

1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$177

Thu 5/295:35 amOAK - DTW

2 stops8h 50mSouthwest

Mon 6/25:40 amDTW - OAK

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$485

One-way flights from Oakland to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options from Oakland to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Wed 6/185:30 amOAK - DTW

1 stop10h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$68

Sun 6/159:38 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop14h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$126

Sun 8/175:39 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop13h 34mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/29

$130

Sat 6/2812:30 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop8h 25mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$155

Wed 5/144:43 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop9h 28mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$184

Tue 7/111:00 amOAK - DTW

2 stops8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$201

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Thu 5/29

11:51 am-5:23 am

1 stop14h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/2

9:22 am-8:14 pm

1 stop13h 52m

$177

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OAK - DTW

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Oakland

Wed 6/11

11:51 am-8:51 am

2 stops18h 00m

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Mon 6/16

9:37 am-8:43 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$247

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 6/10

12:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/18

8:15 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$309

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 7/3

11:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop6h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/6

7:00 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$385

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sat 6/28

5:10 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/5

6:50 am-12:45 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$430

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Fri 8/29

6:15 am-5:05 am

1 stop19h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/31

6:30 am-1:36 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$439

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 6/18

5:30 am-6:59 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$68

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sun 6/15

9:38 pm-3:26 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$126

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sun 8/17

5:39 pm-10:13 am

1 stop13h 34m

$130

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sat 6/28

12:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$155

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Oakland, California to Detroit 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 DTT?

It’s optimal to fly from Oakland, California to Detroit at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit 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 when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, 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

To help decide which airline to fly from Oakland to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

9,972 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

4,294 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

7,934 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

346 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

7,963 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Detroit round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Oakland, California to Detroit is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $177 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Sun Country Air, starting at $309 and $385 round-trip. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Detroit 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 $130 and $155 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?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Oakland, California to Detroit 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$136	Average$287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$319	Average$495	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$416	Average$538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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