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

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Oakland to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,054 mi 3h 36m nonstop +3h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between OAK and YIP, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to YIP.
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One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
34
Candidates
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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.

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 0 1 2
Weekly flights 0
Flight time 3h 36m 3h 48m 3h 51m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Willow Run Airport.

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.

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)0
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: YIP
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Willow Run Airport take approximately 3h 36m. The route covers 2,054 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, SJC, MSP, SDF, BZN, DAL, MDW, LUK, BNA, OMA, TUS, BKL, YYZ, SLC, PSP, LAS, PHX, BWI, LAX, AUS, DEN, SNA, IAD, HOU, YUL, PHL, BOS, MCO, JAX, SJD, PBI, FLL, MIA and LIR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,054 miles (3,306 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).