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$128+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Michigan

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — DTW
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Michigan

Cheapest flights from Oakland to Michigan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Michigan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 8, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Thu 12/255:53 amOAK - ORD
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Sat 1/105:20 pmORD - OAK
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/6$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Tue 12/309:20 pmOAK - MDW
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Sun 1/41:30 pmMDW - OAK
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/7$409
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:01 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop6h 58mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/52:12 pmORD - OAK
1 stop7h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$413
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Mon 12/298:00 pmOAK - MDW
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Fri 1/28:55 amMDW - OAK
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/5$419
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/318:25 amOAK - MDW
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Sat 1/38:00 amMDW - OAK
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/8$427
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:35 amOAK - ORD
1 stop25h 34mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/56:08 pmORD - OAK
1 stop21h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/5$433
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/245:40 amOAK - ORD
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Thu 1/17:15 amORD - OAK
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/7$438
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Sun 12/285:15 amOAK - ORD
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Thu 1/17:15 amORD - OAK
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/8$442
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:35 amOAK - ORD
1 stop25h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 1/47:00 amORD - OAK
1 stop27h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/7$451
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/132:31 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop7h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/163:35 pmORD - OAK
1 stop10h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$456
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/315:40 amOAK - ORD
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Sat 1/32:15 pmORD - OAK
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/8$460
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/248:25 amOAK - MDW
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Thu 1/15:25 amMDW - OAK
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/7$462

Find flight deals from Oakland to Michigan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Oakland to Michigan flight deals. Data was last updated December 8, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$255
(Southwest)

One-way from

$128
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

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July

Average price

$648
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to Michigan 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 December 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Michigan that are best for you.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

Michigan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Fri 1/9

11:43 am-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

8:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$269

OaklandChicago

OAK - MDW

OAKMDW

Oakland

Sat 1/10

7:30 pm-5:05 am

1 stop7h 35m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

5:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$275

OaklandChicago

OAK - MDW

OAKMDW

Oakland

Sat 1/10

5:55 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/18

10:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$277

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Sun 2/1

5:17 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop28h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-4:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$279

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Mon 2/2

5:17 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

3:35 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop26h 48m

$283

OaklandChicago

OAK - MDW

OAKMDW

Oakland

Tue 2/3

6:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/7

8:35 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$287

OaklandChicago

OAK - MDW

OAKMDW

Oakland

Sat 1/10

7:30 pm-5:05 am

1 stop7h 35m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

7:55 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$287

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Tue 2/3

11:43 am-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

2:06 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$287

OaklandChicago

OAK - MDW

OAKMDW

Oakland

Thu 2/5

6:30 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/12

5:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

$289

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Wed 1/28

8:10 am-11:50 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

8:00 am-4:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$290

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Michigan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Michigan

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Michigan (average of $133). Flying from Oakland, California to Michigan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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 MI?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Michigan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

When flying from Oakland, California to Michigan, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Michigan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Michigan. 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 Michigan. Reviews last updated December 8, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Oakland to Michigan to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,252 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,011 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,168 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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 Michigan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Michigan?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Oakland to Michigan.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Michigan?

    Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Oakland, California to Michigan in just under 7h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 32m. The distance from Oakland, California to Michigan is about 1839 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Michigan one-way?

    $79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $137 and $154, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to Michigan?

    Most travelers choose Oakland - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Oakland - Chicago Midway or Oakland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County when deciding on the best route from Oakland, California to Michigan.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Michigan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Michigan flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Michigan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Michigan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Michigan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Michigan 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 Michigan?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Michigan (average of $133). Flying from Oakland, California to Michigan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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 Michigan

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to Michigan. 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$170Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$333Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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