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

Currently priced at $164, 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. Spirit Airlines is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 Delta, Spirit Airlines or Southwest as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Detroit to Oakland, California. 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 Oakland, California.

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

To save up to 111% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 38 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Detroit to Oakland, California from $453 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $637 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

July can be a great time to fly to Oakland, California from Detroit with a flight ticket averaging about $516. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as $207. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January.

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?

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Thu 8/1411:21 amDTW - OAK

1 stop15h 06mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/186:00 amOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$164

Thu 8/1411:21 amDTW - OAK

1 stop15h 06mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/175:39 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop13h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$218

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Thu 8/1411:21 amDTW - OAK

1 stop15h 06mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/186:00 amOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$164

Thu 8/1411:21 amDTW - OAK

1 stop15h 06mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/175:39 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop13h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

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Fri 7/119:53 pmDTW - OAK

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Tue 7/156:00 amOAK - DTW

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Deal found 7/1

$338

Sat 7/1212:15 pmDTW - OAK

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Fri 7/184:55 pmOAK - DTW

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Mon 8/186:00 amOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$164

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1 stop13h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$218

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Sat 9/68:05 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

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2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/29

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Detroit to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,103 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

After multiple gate changes and delay after delay, my flight scheduled for 2:34 pm finally took off at 7:30 pm. Gate agents did not communicate well with the people. You had to keep your phone in hand at all times for electronic updates. Crew on board seemed rushed and not so pleasant.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,103 reviews

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,103 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to Oakland, California round-trip?
Currently priced at $164, 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. Spirit Airlines is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Detroit to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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$165	Average$319	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$289	Average$511	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$314	Average$478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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