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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Oakland (DTW-OAK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Oakland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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January
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
Most popular
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Oakland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Oakland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland is January, where tickets cost C$ 464 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 673 and C$ 623 respectively.

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Low seasonNovember
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.

When to book flights from Detroit to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Detroit to Oakland flights

  • Can I get parking at DTW Airport?

    If you want to leave your car at the airport, the airport parking at DTW Airport offers a variety of parking options for you to choose from. Long-term parking is available in the McNamara Parking Lot, Big Blue Deck Parking, and the Green Lot. The Green Lot is the cheapest of the three parking lots charging a daily flat rate of $15. However, it is worth pointing out that this parking lot accepts credit cards only.

  • Is public transport available from Oakland International Airport?

    Oakland International Airport, like most airports in the Bay Area, is connected to the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) which helps with movement around the area. The boarding platform is located across the street from the OAK terminals and you can get there using the shuttle train that is boarded from the arrivals terminal. The BART has stations all around Oakland so you don’t have to worry about taking another train or connecting bus to your destination.

  • What are the layover options when flying from Detroit to Oakland?

    There are multiple layover options on this route it just depends on which airline you’re flying with. Most airlines have a chosen airport where they will have their layovers since the said airport is their hub and therefore has all the facilities and amenities they need. For instance, all flights by delta have a layover in Salt Lake City while all Spirit Airlines flights are scheduled for a layover in Las Vegas.

  • Does DTW have any onsite hotels?

    The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the only hotel located inside DTW. Therefore, if you have an early flight from Detroit, you should consider spending the night here so that you can wake up fresh and ready for the flight. By staying here, you won’t have to deal with the morning commute to the airport which can sometimes be very hectic and stressful. In addition, the main terminal is less than five minutes away so any chances of missing your flight will be reduced significantly.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Oakland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Oakland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Oakland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Oakland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Oakland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Oakland with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Oakland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Oakland from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Oakland

  • To be able to use public transport in Oakland easily without inconvenience, you should consider getting a Clipper Card. This is a payment system used by the locals to access the BART. It is the most convenient way to pay for the service since all you have to do is load the card beforehand, and you freely board the train at any time.
  • When booking connecting flights, ensure that you go for the ones with an automatic transfer option. This is because the alternative, self-transfer flights, will require you to check yourself and your bags into each flight.
  • If you’re running out of time and need to get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), consider taking a taxi. it is the quickest option available and will get you to the airport terminal in less than twenty-five minutes.
  • For anyone traveling with a pet or service animal, the relief areas at Oakland International Airport (OAK) can be found outside the exits of Terminals 1 and 2.
  • To enjoy the lounge facilities at DTW Airport, consider booking your flight with Delta Air Lines as they are the only American airline with a lounge at the airport. They have five Delta Sky Clubs located around the airport.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Detroit to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Oakland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Oakland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.3
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8116 reviews
5.1Food
5.9Comfort
5.0Entertainment
6.6Boarding
7.0Crew
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Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025IAH - LAX
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Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

Was supposed to take off 8:00 last night. Got delayed till 8:00 this morning

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

It was a no show, so we got put in hotels for a nite. The A320 plane was very modern and flite and crew (if a pilot shows up were fine). Price was very good.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

Cheap flight but really uncomfortable. Seat cushions flimsy. Jammed in middle seat when flight is not full. They don’t even give you water

Flight was canceled without warning, gave credit that is hard to access. Awful airline.

Didn’t like that we weren’t even offered a water. And really didn’t like the male flight attendant, he had major attitude. The flight however was good, pilots got us there in time safely.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

We liked the woman who worked our gate and waited with us for our plane. We changed gates 3 times. Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:28am. We actually left after 5pm. It was not a good situation. This delay cost us a lot of money.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Detroit (DTW)
Oakland (OAK)

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