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$85+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Detroit (OAK - DTT)

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OAK — DTT
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Detroit (DTT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$85
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$575
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Detroit
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 March 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/17:46 amOAK - DTW
1 stop13h 35mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/210:07 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop11h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$171
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1712:55 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Sun 4/208:25 amDTW - OAK
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 3/27$309
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:20 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop11h 49mSun Country Air
Sun 5/256:24 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop25h 16mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/145:15 amOAK - DTW
1 stop10h 30mSouthwest
Sun 8/176:05 amDTW - OAK
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$374
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/24:43 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop9h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/57:00 amDTW - OAK
1 stop19h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$406

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to Detroit 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Detroit that are best for you.

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Detroit

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OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 5/1

7:46 am-12:21 am

1 stop13h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/2

10:07 pm-6:49 am

1 stop11h 42m

$171

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 4/17

12:55 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/20

8:25 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$309

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 5/22

6:20 pm-9:09 am

1 stop11h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

6:24 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop25h 16m

$335

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 5/20

9:09 pm-9:36 am

2 stops9h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/26

12:22 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$346

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 8/14

5:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/17

6:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop6h 40m

$374

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Fri 5/2

4:43 pm-5:11 am

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

7:00 am-11:44 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$406

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 5/13

5:45 am-6:54 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$85

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sun 6/1

5:32 pm-10:28 am

1 stop13h 56m

$140

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Fri 5/2

4:43 pm-5:11 am

1 stop9h 28m

$154

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 6/3

12:39 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$155

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Detroit in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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.

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Oakland with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Detroit

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Oakland, California to Detroit at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Oakland to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, 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
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
348 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,881 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $171 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Sun Country Air, starting at $309 and $335 round-trip. These flights start at 59% 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 $85. Users have also found prices from $140 and $154 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$142Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$416Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$416Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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