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

OAK Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between OAK and DTW. Nearest airports to OAK with scheduled service: San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 11 mi) · San Carlos Airport (SQL, 14 mi) · Buchanan Field (CCR, 21 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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
MDW Chicago 6h 1m WN → AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 6h 3m ASWN → ACAFB6 Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 5m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 14m F9WNXE → AFDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 26m EJAWN → AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 31m WN → DL Santa Ana (SNA) to Detroit flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 32m EJAWN → AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit flights
SAN San Diego 6h 42m ASEJATWY → AFDLKL San Diego (SAN) to Detroit flights
SEA Seattle 7h 13m ASAYFI → AFASDL Seattle (SEA) to Detroit flights
PDX Portland 7h 16m ASWN → AMDL Portland (PDX) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Oakland to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between OAK and DTW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps OAK Routes DTW Routes OAK Live Flights DTW Live Flights OAK Delays DTW Delays
All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Oakland flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
MDW ~6h 1m DEN ~6h 3m SLC ~6h 5m LAS ~6h 14m PHX ~6h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
992
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
OAK → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
98%
Return
DTW → OAK
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. OAK delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric OAK→DTW SFO→DTW CCR→DTW
Distance from OAK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10 1
Weekly flights – 110 1
Departure OTP 100% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit flights · Concord (CCR) to Detroit flights · San Jose (SJC) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

OAK–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Denver and Salt Lake City.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW 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.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from DTW to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, CCR and SJC. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), Concord (CCR) and San Jose (SJC).