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$148+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, CA (DTW - OAK)

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — OAK
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Oakland

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Oakland
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.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/285:10 amDTW - OAK
2 stops16h 25mSouthwest
Mon 12/295:25 amOAK - DTW
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/27$790
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/305:10 amDTW - OAK
2 stops16h 25mSouthwest
Sun 1/46:35 amOAK - DTW
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/26$809
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/307:45 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Sat 1/35:53 amOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/27$849
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/283:50 pmDTW - OAK
2 stops11h 08mDelta
Sat 1/35:53 amOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/27$854
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/285:57 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Mon 12/2912:34 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/27$859
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
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
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/306:00 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Sun 1/412:34 pmOAK - DTW
2 stops18h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/27$957
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/283:50 pmDTW - OAK
2 stops11h 08mDelta
Sun 1/412:34 pmOAK - DTW
2 stops19h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/27$962

Find flight deals from Detroit to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Oakland (OAK). 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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$148
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$444
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Oakland

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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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Deals found on 12/26

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Oakland

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 Detroit to Oakland in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Oakland, California 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 Detroit to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California (average of $130). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Oakland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated December 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,211 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Oakland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California in 20h 13m. Fly via Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California is about 2062 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California round-trip from $188. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $289, and Southwest, from $322. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $94. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California for a low price.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California (average of $130). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Oakland. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$188Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$322Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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