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Flights from Detroit to Oakland
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Oakland. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 6h 06m door to door (227 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 06m
Detroit to Oakland at a glance
Fastest journey6h 06mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Detroit to Oakland
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DTT Denver (DEN) OAK
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun07:00 DTT07:49 DEN0h 56m connection08:45 DEN10:06 OAKSouthwest Airlines
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DTT Chicago (MDW) OAK
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, Volaris
Mon20:00 DTT19:58 MDW1h 02m connection21:00 MDW23:09 OAKSouthwest Airlines
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DTT Las Vegas (LAS) OAK
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon13:45 DTT14:46 LAS0h 59m connection15:45 LAS17:04 OAKSouthwest Airlines
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DTT Phoenix (PHX) OAK
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue06:00 DTT06:54 PHX2h 06m connection09:00 PHX10:44 OAKFrontier Airlines + Southwest Airlines
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DTT San Diego (SAN) OAK
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Horizon Air
Sat08:45 DTT10:15 SAN2h 00m connection12:15 SAN13:34 OAKDelta Air Lines + Southwest Airlines
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DTT Seattle (SEA) OAK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon07:15 DTT08:59 SEA2h 01m connection11:00 SEA12:56 OAKAlaska Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,346 km2,078 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 06mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hOakland vs Detroit
- Currency in Oakland
- USD
- Airports
- DTW → OAK
Flights from Detroit to Oakland: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Oakland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Las Vegas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Oakland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,346 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Oakland?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (MDW), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Oakland?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Oakland?
Oakland is 3 hours behind Detroit.
