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Cheap flights from Oakland, California to Detroit from $185

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Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 11:59 pm
OAK
-
DTW
8h 29m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 11:50 pm
DTW
-
OAK
9h 10m
1 stop
$369Delta
Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Jul 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:40 pm
OAK
-
DTW
7h 40m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:20 pm
DTW
-
OAK
9h 20m
1 stop
$371Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 10:00 am
OAK
-
DTW
7h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:55 am - 11:35 am
DTW
-
OAK
8h 40m
2 stops
$374Southwest
Tue, Jul 14 - Sat, Jul 18
Southwest Logo
9:30 pm - 9:45 am
OAK
-
DTW
9h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 11:20 pm
DTW
-
OAK
8h 55m
2 stops
$379Southwest
Mon, Jun 1 - Wed, Jul 1
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 12:05 am
OAK
-
DTW
6h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 12:15 am
DTW
-
OAK
13h 50m
1 stop
$380Southwest
Wed, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 13
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 12:05 am
OAK
-
DTW
8h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 12:15 am
DTW
-
OAK
13h 50m
1 stop
$385Southwest
Wed, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 13
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 9:45 am
OAK
-
DTW
6h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:30 pm - 12:10 am
DTW
-
OAK
6h 40m
1 stop
$386Southwest
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 9:45 am
OAK
-
DTW
6h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 11:20 pm
DTW
-
OAK
8h 55m
2 stops
$391Southwest
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 9
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 10:00 am
OAK
-
DTW
7h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:55 am - 9:30 am
DTW
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OAK
6h 35m
1 stop
$393Southwest
Tue, Jul 14 - Sat, Jul 18
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 12:05 am
OAK
-
DTW
7h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 12:40 pm
DTW
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OAK
9h 40m
2 stops
$396Southwest
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16

Delta flights from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Delta deals on Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Delta
Jul 14
OAK12:30 pmOakland
8h 29m
1 stop
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jul 20
DTW5:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 10m
1 stop
OAK11:50 pmOakland
$369
Delta
Jun 9
OAK12:33 pmOakland
17h 52m
2 stops
DTW9:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jun 17
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 53m
1 stop
OAK11:53 amOakland
$402
Delta
Jun 6
OAK5:55 pmOakland
8h 24m
1 stop
DTW5:19 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jun 16
DTW7:03 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
19h 51m
2 stops
OAK11:54 pmOakland
$406

Southwest flights from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Southwest deals on Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Southwest
Jul 14
OAK11:55 pmOakland
7h 05m
1 stop
DTW10:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jul 18
DTW5:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 40m
2 stops
OAK11:35 amOakland
$374
Southwest
Jun 1
OAK9:30 pmOakland
9h 15m
2 stops
DTW9:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jul 1
DTW5:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 55m
2 stops
OAK11:20 pmOakland
$379
Southwest
Jul 8
OAK2:40 pmOakland
6h 25m
1 stop
DTW12:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jul 13
DTW1:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 50m
1 stop
OAK12:15 amOakland
$380

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

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OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 7/14

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/20

5:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$369

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 9/16

6:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/29

7:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$371

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 7/14

11:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/18

5:55 am-11:35 am

2 stops8h 40m

$374

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Mon 6/1

9:30 pm-9:45 am

2 stops9h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

5:25 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$379

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 7/8

2:40 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/13

1:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop13h 50m

$380

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 7/8

12:10 pm-12:05 am

2 stops8h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/13

1:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop13h 50m

$385
Quickest round-trip

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Mon 6/1

11:55 pm-9:45 am

1 stop6h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/8

8:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 40m

$386

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Mon 6/1

11:55 pm-9:45 am

1 stop6h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/9

5:25 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$391

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 7/14

11:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/18

5:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop6h 35m

$393

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 6/9

1:10 pm-12:05 am

2 stops7h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/16

6:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$396

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Oakland, California and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Oakland, California is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $361, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Oakland, California during September instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in September, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $432.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $467. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Monday is $569.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Oakland, California in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $450 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $554. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How have Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are approximately 237% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

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

Fastest flight time

6h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 6h 00m
There are no direct flights from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • How far is Oakland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County by plane?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is 2062.4 mi away from Oakland. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 6h 00m.

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

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

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Oakland Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Oakland Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Best airlines flying from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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Free Cancellation
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,636 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,460 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $333Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,306 reviews
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