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

OAK Airport Page →
2,054 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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 4 hubs
ORD Chicago ~6h 30m → Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~6h 55m WN → Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
DAL Dallas ~7h 2m DLXWN → SGX Dallas (DAL) to Detroit flights
HOU Houston ~7h 36m EJAWN → Houston (HOU) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Oakland to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,054 mi 3h 36m nonstop +3h ahead

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

Also explore OAK Routes YIP Routes OAK Live Flights YIP Live Flights OAK Delays
All flights from Detroit (YIP) Detroit to Oakland flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ORD ~6h 30m DEN ~6h 55m DAL ~7h 2m HOU ~7h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → YIP
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
YIP → OAK
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric OAK→YIP SFO→YIP SJC→YIP
Distance from OAK – 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 36m 3h 48m 3h 51m
Departure OTP 85% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit flights · San Jose (SJC) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Willow Run Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
2,054 mi / 3,306 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 36m gate to gate.
Facts

OAK–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance2,054 mi / 3,306 km
Flight time3h 36m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
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: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Willow Run Airport take about 3h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 2,054 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from YIP to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO 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.

Flights from OAK to YIP

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OAK to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to YIP is about 3 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,054 miles (3,306 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).