Cheap flights from Oakland to Detroit (OAK - DTT) from $56

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
OAK — DTT
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Oakland to Detroit All airports are usually found in January or September, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Oakland (OAK) to Detroit (DTT)

All the information you need to plan the best OAK to DTT flight in 2023: compare Oakland to Detroit flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Detroit.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$218

One-way from

$56
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 40% potential price drop
From Oakland to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from Oakland to Detroit (DTT)

OAK - DTT

Price

$218 - $402

DTT

Temperature

24.8 - 73.4 °F

DTT

Rainfall

1.8 - 3.1 inches

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

Tuesday 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 38 days in advance, which can save you up to 25% on flights from Oakland, California to Detroit compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 38 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 $688. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $803.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Detroit from Oakland, California average $627. You can even find prices in January for less than $627, as users have found deals to Detroit from as low as $257. The month of June 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 30%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Oakland, California to Detroit (OAK - DTT)?

It’s optimal to fly from Oakland, California to Detroit in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 67% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Oakland to Detroit

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Cheap Oakland to Detroit flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Detroit from Oakland

The cheapest one-way flights from Oakland to Detroit
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1 stop10h 01m

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1 stop15h 58m

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2 stops18h 08m

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1 stop12h 01m

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1 stop10h 55m

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1 stop15h 34m

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1 stop8h 59m

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1 stop14h 44m

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2 stops11h 06m

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1 stop21h 14m

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1 stop16h 10m

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1 stop14h 44m

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1 stop9h 32m

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2 stops14h 59m

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Thu 10/12

1 stop7h 29m

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1 stop8h 19m

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Deals found on 9/21

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

To help decide which airline to fly from Oakland to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines 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
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,481 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Oakland to Detroit flights.

Can I find flights from Oakland, California to Detroit for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Oakland, California to Detroit for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $123, but on average you can expect to pay $149.

Are there last-minute flights available from Oakland, California to Detroit for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Oakland, California to Detroit within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $123 on this airline. This flight start at 70% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

What does OAK to DTW mean?

This is defined as Oakland Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Codes like Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

Top 3 airlines flying from Oakland to Detroit

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Oakland to Detroit choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$172Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapest$353Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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