Detroit to Oakland (DTW–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
2,063 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 25m ACAFDL → ASWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
MDW Chicago 6h 35m AFDLKE → WN Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 35m AFDLF9 → F9WNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 50m AFAMDL → JRELXJWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 53m AAAMDL → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 54m AFDLKE → DLVSWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
SNA Santa Ana 7h 1m DL → EJAWN Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 7h 3m AFDLVS → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
PDX Portland 7h 8m AMDLVS → ASBAWN Portland (PDX) to Oakland flights
SEA Seattle 7h 56m AFASAY → ASFIJL Seattle (SEA) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Oakland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,063 mi 4h 40m nonstop -3h behind

DTW–OAK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Detroit flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DEN ~6h 25m MDW ~6h 35m LAS ~6h 35m LAX ~6h 50m PHX ~6h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
981
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
OAK → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric DTW→OAK TOL→OAK LAN→OAK
Distance from DTW – 49 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 4h 40m 4h 10m 4h 8m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Toledo (TOL) to Oakland flights · Lansing (LAN) to Oakland flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Oakland is 3 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,063 mi / 3,321 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,063 mi / 3,321 km
Flight time4h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 4h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,063 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to OAK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Nearby alternatives include TOL, LAN and CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DTW to OAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to OAK is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,063 miles (3,321 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago Midway and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL), Lansing (LAN) and Cleveland (CLE).