What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Detroit round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Oakland, California to Detroit is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $131 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Southwest, starting at $378 and $417 round-trip. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Detroit one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $74. Users have also found prices from $153 and $157 on Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Oakland, California to Detroit?

Consider Delta, Spirit Airlines or Southwest when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Oakland, California to Detroit.

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

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Oakland, California to Detroit. 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 Detroit.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 59 days in advance, which can save you up to 135% on flights from Oakland, California to Detroit compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 59 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $618. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $889.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Detroit from Oakland, California average $621. You can even find prices in February for less than $621, as users have found deals to Detroit from as low as $207. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Detroit from Oakland, California. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 19%.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Detroit?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Detroit.

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Round-trip from	$131 (Cheapflightsfares)
One-way from	$74 (FlightHub)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$453

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

Wed 2/2612:40 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop9h 15mSpirit Airlines

Sat 3/18:19 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$131

Mon 3/312:40 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop12h 38mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/294:49 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$372

Mon 2/246:49 amOAK - DTW

1 stop30h 04mAlaska Airlines

Thu 2/274:49 pmDTW - OAK

2 stops18h 55mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$378

Wed 5/145:30 amOAK - DTW

1 stop10h 25mSouthwest

Mon 5/195:55 pmDTW - OAK

2 stops8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 1/21

$422

Sun 4/1312:55 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop7h 24mDelta

Mon 4/148:13 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 32mDelta

Deal found 1/21

$477

Best flights from Oakland to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Oakland to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Wed 2/2612:40 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop9h 15mSpirit Airlines

Sat 3/18:19 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$131

Mon 3/312:40 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop12h 38mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/294:49 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$372

Mon 2/246:49 amOAK - DTW

1 stop30h 04mAlaska Airlines

Thu 2/274:49 pmDTW - OAK

2 stops18h 55mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$378

Wed 5/147:15 amOAK - DTW

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Mon 5/195:55 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 1/21

$417

Sun 4/1312:55 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop7h 24mDelta

Mon 4/148:13 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 32mDelta

Deal found 1/21

$477

Last-minute flights from Oakland to Detroit
Discover last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Detroit. Data last updated January 21, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 1/297:02 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines

Tue 2/46:20 amDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$169

Wed 1/296:00 amOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 19mDelta

Tue 2/42:36 pmDTW - OAK

2 stops12h 20mDelta

Deal found 1/20

$790

Wed 1/297:46 pmOAK - DTW

2 stops22h 28mAlaska Airlines

Tue 2/45:19 pmDTW - OAK

3 stops18h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$1,701

Tue 2/185:00 pmOAK - DTW

2 stops13h 30mDelta

Thu 2/208:10 amDTW - OAK

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Deal found 1/20

$553

Sat 2/225:00 amOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

Sat 2/226:50 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 1/20

$537

Mon 2/246:49 amOAK - DTW

1 stop30h 04mAlaska Airlines

Thu 2/274:49 pmDTW - OAK

2 stops18h 55mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$378

Wed 2/2612:40 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop9h 15mSpirit Airlines

Sat 3/18:19 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$131

Thu 2/276:49 amOAK - DTW

2 stops13h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/210:33 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop16h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$406

One-way flights from Oakland to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options from Oakland to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Mon 3/105:52 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$74

Sun 7/135:50 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop12h 15mSun Country Air

Deal found 1/20

$153

Mon 2/246:49 amOAK - DTW

1 stop30h 04mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$157

Fri 5/163:28 pmOAK - DTW

2 stops13h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/21

$208

Sat 3/85:15 amOAK - DTW

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 1/20

$269

Mon 6/231:15 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop7h 44mDelta

Deal found 1/20

$301

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OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 2/26

12:40 pm-12:55 am

1 stop9h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/1

8:19 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 58m

$131

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Mon 3/3

12:40 pm-4:18 am

1 stop12h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/29

4:49 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$372

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Mon 2/24

6:49 am-3:53 pm

1 stop30h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/27

4:49 pm-8:44 am

2 stops18h 55m

$378

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 5/14

7:15 am-6:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/19

5:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$417

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sun 4/13

12:55 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/14

8:13 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$477

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Mon 3/10

5:52 pm-6:02 am

1 stop9h 10m

$74

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sun 7/13

5:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop12h 15m

$153

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Mon 2/24

6:49 am-3:53 pm

1 stop30h 04m

$157

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Fri 5/16

3:28 pm-8:09 am

2 stops13h 41m

$208

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sat 3/8

5:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$269

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*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 Oakland, California-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Oakland, California-Detroit flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Oakland to Detroit

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Oakland, California to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 OAK to DTT?

It’s optimal to fly from Oakland, California to Detroit in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

To help decide which airline to fly from Oakland to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,662 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,662 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,662 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,706 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,662 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,521 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,662 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Sun Country Air

7.0

Good

386 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,662 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,115 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,662 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Detroit round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Oakland, California to Detroit is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $131 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Southwest, starting at $378 and $417 round-trip. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Detroit one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $74. Users have also found prices from $153 and $157 on Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Detroit that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Detroit?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Detroit.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Detroit?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Detroit 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 Oakland, California to Detroit?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Oakland, California to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 Oakland to Detroit

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$143	Average$290	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Southwest	Cheapest$390	Average$572	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$417	Average$606	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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

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