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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from $141

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Alaska Airlines Logo
4:51 pm - 11:59 pmDTW-OAK
10h 08m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 3:55 pmOAK-DTW
22h 06m1 stop
$302Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 8
Delta Logo
6:03 pm - 11:53 pmDTW-OAK
8h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 11:59 pmOAK-DTW
8h 29m1 stop
$303Delta
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Tue, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 1
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 11:32 pmDTW-OAK
6h 38m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:40 pmOAK-DTW
13h 10m2 stops
$305Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 2
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 9:40 amDTW-OAK
7h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 6:30 pmOAK-DTW
8h 50m1 stop
$307Southwest
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 26
Delta Logo
6:03 pm - 11:53 pmDTW-OAK
8h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 7:04 pmOAK-DTW
10h 09m2 stops
$308Delta
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Tue, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 1
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 11:32 pmDTW-OAK
15h 17m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:45 pmOAK-DTW
10h 15m1 stop
$309Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 4
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 12:00 pmDTW-OAK
9h 35m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 6:30 pmOAK-DTW
8h 50m1 stop
$312Southwest
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 26
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 8:30 pmDTW-OAK
6h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 5:20 pmOAK-DTW
8h 55m1 stop
$313Southwest
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 21
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 9:30 amDTW-OAK
6h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 7:35 pmOAK-DTW
10h 45m1 stop
$314Southwest
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:54 am - 11:32 pmDTW-OAK
15h 38m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:18 pmOAK-DTW
6h 48m1 stop
$402Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 4

Alaska Airlines flights from Detroit to Oakland, California

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Detroit to Oakland, California flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Nov 4
DTW4:51 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 08m
1 stop
OAK11:59 pmOakland
Nov 8
OAK2:49 pmOakland
22h 06m
1 stop
DTW3:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$302
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Alaska Airlines
Dec 15
DTW5:41 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 18m
1 stop
OAK11:59 pmOakland
Jan 6
OAK8:32 pmOakland
15h 50m
2 stops
DTW3:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$353
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Alaska Airlines
Oct 24
DTW5:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 51m
1 stop
OAK12:03 amOakland
Oct 28
OAK2:49 pmOakland
22h 06m
1 stop
DTW3:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$375
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Delta flights from Detroit to Oakland, California

Our best Delta deals on Detroit to Oakland, California flight tickets
Delta
Oct 28
DTW6:03 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 50m
1 stop
OAK11:53 pmOakland
Nov 1
OAK12:30 pmOakland
8h 29m
1 stop
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$303
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Delta
Oct 28
DTW6:03 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 50m
1 stop
OAK11:53 pmOakland
Nov 1
OAK5:55 amOakland
10h 09m
2 stops
DTW7:04 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$308
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Delta
Oct 28
DTW12:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 41m
1 stop
OAK4:11 pmOakland
Oct 29
OAK12:30 pmOakland
8h 29m
1 stop
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$328
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Oakland, California 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
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Price

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

4:51 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Oakland

Sat 11/8

2:49 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 06m

$302

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

6:03 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Oakland

Sat 11/1

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$303

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

7:54 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Oakland

Thu 10/2

6:30 am-10:40 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$305

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

5:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 15m

Oakland

Sun 10/26

6:40 am-6:30 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$307

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

6:03 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Oakland

Sat 11/1

5:55 am-7:04 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$308

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

11:15 am-11:32 pm

1 stop15h 17m

Oakland

Sat 10/4

6:30 am-7:45 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$309

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

5:25 am-12:00 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Oakland

Sun 10/26

6:40 am-6:30 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$312

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

4:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Oakland

Sun 12/21

5:25 am-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$313

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/23

5:50 am-9:30 am

1 stop6h 40m

Oakland

Mon 10/27

5:50 am-7:35 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$314

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

10:54 am-11:32 pm

2 stops15h 38m

Oakland

Sat 10/4

6:30 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$402

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to Oakland, California

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

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Oakland, California from Detroit, with most prices found around $248. If you aren’t able to travel to Oakland, California during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $260.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Oakland, California?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Oakland, California from Detroit. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $287. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Detroit to Oakland, California for around $367.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Oakland, California?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Detroit to Oakland, California when you can find flight prices for as low as $287. Flying to Oakland, California at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $363.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Oakland flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Oakland for the best Detroit - Oakland flight prices

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to Oakland flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Detroit to Oakland flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Detroit to Oakland, California flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Detroit to Oakland, California flights are approximately 50% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit to Oakland, California

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit to Oakland, California according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Detroit to Oakland, California (DTT to OAK) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Detroit to Oakland, California

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There are no direct flights from Detroit to Oakland, California. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Oakland, California.
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  • How far is Detroit to Oakland by plane?

    There are 2077.0 mi between Detroit and Oakland. By plane, this route typically takes 6h 25m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Oakland Airport?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Oakland Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Oakland Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Oakland Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Oakland Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Oakland Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Oakland Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Oakland Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Oakland, California?

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Oakland, California

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Airline
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $168Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,023 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $314Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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