Cheap Flights from Detroit to Oakland
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Oakland
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Oakland? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Oakland vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Oakland for specific travel dates.
2026-12-17
DTW - OAK
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-17
DTW - OAK
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-18
DTW - OAK
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $11.2
Detroit to Oakland flight facts
Distance
2,063 mi
3,321 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−3h
Oakland is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Oakland
OAK · Metropolitan Oakland Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Detroit - San Francisco · San Francisco is 11 mi from Oakland
Flights Detroit - San Jose · San Jose is 29 mi from Oakland
Flights Detroit - Sacramento · Sacramento is 75 mi from Oakland
Flights Detroit - Monterey · Monterey is 81 mi from Oakland
Flights Cleveland - Oakland · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Oakland
Selected hotels for your next stay
Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207
San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245
St Helena (United States)
Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Oakland depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Oakland.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Oakland.
Detroit and Oakland are about 2,063 miles (3,321 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,063-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Oakland: Metropolitan Oakland Intl (OAK).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Oakland, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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