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

YIP Airport Page →
2,054 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 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 5 hubs
LAS Las Vegas ~4h 45m RJ → EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 18m UA → KAI Chicago (ORD) to Oakland flights
DAL Dallas ~7h 25m SGX → WN Dallas (DAL) to Oakland flights
LRD Laredo ~8h 5m → VTM Laredo (LRD) to Oakland flights
MTY Monterrey ~8h 32m → Monterrey (MTY) 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.
2,054 mi 4h 45m nonstop -3h behind

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
LAS ~4h 45m ORD ~7h 18m DAL ~7h 25m LRD ~8h 5m MTY ~8h 32m
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
YIP → OAK
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
Return
OAK → YIP
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric YIP→OAK TOL→OAK LAN→OAK
Distance from YIP – 47 mi 65 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 4h 45m 4h 10m 4h 8m
Toledo (TOL) to Oakland flights · Lansing (LAN) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP 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.
YIP: EDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,054 mi / 3,306 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

YIP–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,054 mi / 3,306 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 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 YIP to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 4h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,054 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from OAK to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TOL and LAN. 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 YIP to OAK

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

YIP to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to OAK is about 4 hours 45 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 Toledo (TOL) and Lansing (LAN).