Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland (DTW - OAK) from $62

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DTW — OAK
Oct 3 — Oct 101

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

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

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$73
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 30% potential price drop
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Oakland
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Oakland

DTW - SFO

Price

$258 - $436

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California, book at least 41 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 33% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $618 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $762.

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

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $203.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California (DTW - OAK)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California as you normally would.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to Oakland

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Some of the best deals we've found on Delta flights traveling from Detroit to Oakland. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.

Cheap Detroit to Oakland flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Oakland from Detroit

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/8

2 stops12h 44m

Oakland

Tue 11/14

1 stop10h 01m

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/24

1 stop11h 16m

Oakland

Mon 11/6

2 stops11h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyOakland

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DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/21

1 stop14h 44m

Oakland

Fri 10/27

2 stops11h 06m

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DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/26

1 stop14h 44m

Oakland

Wed 11/1

1 stop10h 01m

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DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/25

1 stop14h 44m

Oakland

Wed 11/1

1 stop10h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyOakland

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DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/31

2 stops12h 41m

Oakland

Sat 11/4

1 stop7h 45m

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DTWOAK

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Wed 10/25

1 stop16h 12m

Oakland

Fri 11/3

1 stop18h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyOakland

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DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/30

1 stop10h 43m

Oakland

Sun 12/3

1 stop8h 43m

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DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/9

1 stop8h 17m

Oakland

Mon 11/13

1 stop6h 23m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Oakland, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed after boarding. We circiled around for 45 minutes before taking off due to cabin maintenance light. Otherwise, it was a smooth flight.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed after boarding. We circiled around for 45 minutes before taking off due to cabin maintenance light. Otherwise, it was a smooth flight.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed after boarding. We circiled around for 45 minutes before taking off due to cabin maintenance light. Otherwise, it was a smooth flight.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed after boarding. We circiled around for 45 minutes before taking off due to cabin maintenance light. Otherwise, it was a smooth flight.

Related info for your journey

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

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

Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $140, but on average you can expect to pay $158.

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

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

What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $144. This flight start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California?

What does DTW to OAK mean?

DTW stands for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, while OAK stands for Oakland Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for Detroit to Oakland

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Top 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Oakland

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Detroit to Oakland choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$97Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$179Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapest$396Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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