How long is the flight from Detroit to Oakland, California?

Airlines like Alaska Airlines fly from Detroit to Oakland, California in about 20h 13m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Detroit and Oakland, California are separated by a distance of 2062 mi.

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

Currently priced at $188, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit to Oakland, California and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $289 and $322, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $94. Users have also found prices from $154 and $168 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

When booking a flight from Detroit to Oakland, California, you may want to consider flying on Southwest, Spirit Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Oakland?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Oakland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$148+ Flights from Detroit to Oakland, CA

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Oakland, California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit to Oakland, California flights typically cost between $326 and $515 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $308 on Alaska Airlines (Jan 22-Jan 25).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

Sun 12/285:10 amDTW - OAK

2 stops16h 25mSouthwest

Mon 12/295:25 amOAK - DTW

1 stop8h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/27

$790

Tue 12/305:10 amDTW - OAK

2 stops16h 25mSouthwest

Sun 1/46:35 amOAK - DTW

2 stops7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/26

$809

Tue 12/307:45 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Sat 1/35:53 amOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$849

Sun 12/283:50 pmDTW - OAK

2 stops11h 08mDelta

Sat 1/35:53 amOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$854

Sun 12/285:57 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop9h 01mDelta

Mon 12/2912:34 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop8h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$859

Tue 12/304:52 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop10h 07mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/46:10 amOAK - DTW

1 stop20h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$877

Tue 12/306:00 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 58mDelta

Sun 1/412:34 pmOAK - DTW

2 stops18h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$957

Sun 12/283:50 pmDTW - OAK

2 stops11h 08mDelta

Sun 1/412:34 pmOAK - DTW

2 stops19h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$962

Best flights from Detroit to Oakland
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Oakland that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Tue 1/205:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop20h 13mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/2611:43 amOAK - DTW

1 stop25h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$308

Sat 5/92:06 pmDTW - OAK

2 stops10h 28mDelta

Tue 5/191:15 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop7h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$314

Tue 1/209:25 amDTW - OAK

1 stop10h 30mSouthwest

Mon 1/2612:30 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/26

$333

Thu 1/225:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop20h 48mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/2711:43 amOAK - DTW

1 stop25h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$308

Thu 1/228:08 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 45mDelta

Tue 1/275:55 amOAK - DTW

2 stops10h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$314

Thu 1/225:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop20h 48mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/255:17 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop20h 02mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$308

Sun 2/85:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop20h 48mAlaska Airlines

Sat 2/216:15 amOAK - DTW

1 stop7h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$308

Tue 2/245:22 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines

Sat 2/286:15 amOAK - DTW

1 stop7h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$308

Sat 1/245:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop20h 13mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/2711:43 amOAK - DTW

1 stop25h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$344

Last-minute flights from Detroit to Oakland
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Oakland. Data last updated December 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/125:55 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop7h 58mDelta

Wed 1/2112:33 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop8h 26mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$349

Mon 1/124:45 pmDTW - OAK

2 stops22h 12mDelta

Tue 1/2012:33 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop8h 26mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$381

Fri 1/165:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop26h 13mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/188:10 amOAK - DTW

1 stop29h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$374

Sat 1/175:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop20h 13mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/2111:08 amOAK - DTW

1 stop26h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$369

Tue 1/209:25 amDTW - OAK

1 stop10h 30mSouthwest

Mon 1/2612:30 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/26

$333

Tue 1/205:15 pmDTW - OAK

2 stops19h 31mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/265:17 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop20h 02mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$347

Thu 1/225:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop20h 48mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/255:17 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop20h 02mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$308

Thu 1/228:08 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 45mDelta

Tue 1/275:55 amOAK - DTW

2 stops10h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$314

Fri 1/236:50 amDTW - OAK

1 stop10h 15mSouthwest

Fri 1/3011:10 amOAK - DTW

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/26

$357

Fri 1/234:10 pmDTW - OAK

2 stops10h 43mDelta

Fri 1/3012:33 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop8h 26mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$359

Sat 1/245:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop20h 13mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/2711:43 amOAK - DTW

1 stop25h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$344

One-way flights from Detroit to Oakland
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Oakland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Thu 3/125:22 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop9h 36mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$148

Tue 2/245:22 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$153

Tue 3/105:22 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop9h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$154

Tue 2/1012:20 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$155

Fri 3/131:25 pmDTW - OAK

2 stops11h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/25

$165

Sun 1/255:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop30h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$178

Sat 3/288:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/25

$179

Thu 3/126:30 amDTW - OAK

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/25

$184

Fri 2/206:25 amDTW - OAK

2 stops14h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/25

$189

Fri 2/65:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop26h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$193

Thu 3/268:25 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/25

$195

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Most accurate provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$308 (Alaska Airlines)
One-way from	$148 (Trip.com)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$412

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

5:15 pm-10:28 am

1 stop20h 13m

Oakland

Mon 1/26

11:43 am-4:19 pm

1 stop25h 36m

$308

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

5:15 pm-11:03 am

1 stop20h 48m

Oakland

Tue 1/27

11:43 am-4:19 pm

1 stop25h 36m

$308

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

5:15 pm-11:03 am

1 stop20h 48m

Oakland

Sun 1/25

5:17 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop20h 02m

$308

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

5:15 pm-11:03 am

1 stop20h 48m

Oakland

Sat 2/21

6:15 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$308

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/24

5:22 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Oakland

Sat 2/28

6:15 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$308

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

2:06 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops10h 28m

Oakland

Tue 5/19

1:15 pm-12:02 am

1 stop7h 47m

$314

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

8:08 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Oakland

Tue 1/27

5:55 am-7:09 pm

2 stops10h 14m

$314

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

9:25 am-4:55 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Oakland

Mon 1/26

12:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$333

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

5:15 pm-10:28 am

1 stop20h 13m

Oakland

Tue 1/27

11:43 am-4:19 pm

1 stop25h 36m

$344

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

5:22 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$154

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Detroit-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Oakland, California (average of $130). Flying from Detroit to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 DTT to OAK?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from Detroit to Oakland, California by exploring options for tickets at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Oakland, California?

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Detroit to Oakland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,211 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Detroit to Oakland, California?
Airlines like Alaska Airlines fly from Detroit to Oakland, California in about 20h 13m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Detroit and Oakland, California are separated by a distance of 2062 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Oakland, California round-trip?
Currently priced at $188, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit to Oakland, California and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $289 and $322, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Oakland, California one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $94. Users have also found prices from $154 and $168 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Oakland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Oakland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Oakland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Oakland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Oakland 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 Detroit to Oakland, California?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Oakland, California (average of $130). Flying from Detroit to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 Detroit to Oakland

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$188	Average$297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$289	Average$416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$322	Average$466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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