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$81+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, CA (DTW - OAK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — OAK
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Oakland are usually found in May or August, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Oakland (OAK). 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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$162
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$81
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$371
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/255:52 amDTW - OAK
3 stops30h 37mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/105:45 amOAK - DTW
1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$311
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/243:49 pmDTW - OAK
3 stops28h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/105:45 amOAK - DTW
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$453
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/2412:35 pmDTW - OAK
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Tue 12/3110:05 amOAK - DTW
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$734
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/245:59 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Fri 1/106:00 amOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/17$747
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/244:40 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop25h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/56:00 amOAK - DTW
1 stop30h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$901

Find flights from Detroit to Oakland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Oakland 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 December 18, 2024.

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DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/22

8:04 pm-12:07 am

1 stop7h 03m

Oakland

Tue 2/25

12:40 pm-12:51 am

1 stop9h 11m

$162

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/22

4:42 pm-9:06 am

1 stop19h 24m

Oakland

Thu 1/23

2:36 pm-3:44 pm

1 stop22h 08m

$382

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/28

1:25 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Oakland

Mon 3/3

8:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$471

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/15

5:45 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Oakland

Tue 4/22

1:15 pm-12:26 am

1 stop8h 11m

$536

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/28

8:58 pm-9:29 am

1 stop15h 31m

Oakland

Wed 1/1

6:36 pm-11:26 am

2 stops13h 50m

$547

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/19

6:15 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 30m

$81

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/5

4:49 pm-8:44 am

2 stops18h 55m

$192

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/27

6:25 am-12:50 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$238

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

11:14 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops17h 56m

$242

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/26

8:10 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$268

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Deals found on 12/18

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Oakland in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Oakland, California 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Oakland, California 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 Detroit to Oakland

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Oakland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Oakland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Oakland. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California (average of $177). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 DTW to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Oakland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Oakland. Price data was last updated on December 8, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Oakland, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,119 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Oakland. 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California round-trip from $162. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $382, and Southwest, from $471. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $81. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California for a low price.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California (average of $177). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Oakland

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Oakland. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$148Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$387Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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