Cheap Flights from Oakland to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Oakland to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Oakland to Detroit? 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 Oakland to Detroit vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 17,500–45,000 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 Oakland to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-12-31
OAK - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-13
OAK - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-31
OAK - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Oakland to Detroit 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
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Airports in Oakland
OAK · Metropolitan Oakland Intl
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Detroit · San Francisco is 11 mi from Oakland
Flights San Jose - Detroit · San Jose is 29 mi from Oakland
Flights Sacramento - Detroit · Sacramento is 75 mi from Oakland
Flights Oakland - Cleveland · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Oakland - Columbus · Columbus is 155 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Oakland to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
OAK - DTW
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Oakland to Detroit 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 Oakland to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Oakland to Detroit.
Oakland and Detroit 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.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Departures from Oakland: Metropolitan Oakland Intl (OAK). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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