Cheap Delta flights from Detroit to Oakland (DTW to OAK)

For info on any current Oakland Intl. Airport travel advice and quarantine requirements, go to the Covid-19 Travel Advisor. Check before you arrange your flight, so you don’t get caught up en route.

Check your ticket to find out which Detroit Metro Airport terminal you’ll be departing from on your way to Oakland Intl. Airport with Delta Air Lines. If you can’t locate the information on there, consult your airline.

Delta Air Lines doesn’t operate direct flights between DTW and Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), so plan on making a stopover. If you’re not pushed for time between flights, browse the airport shops while waiting for your connection.

Air traffic and weather permitting, your Delta Air Lines flight from DTW to OAK should take about 6 hours and 6 minutes. You’ll have ample time to eat a meal, squeeze in a snooze and review your itinerary before you hit the runway.

If you want to book a jaunt from DTW to OAK, you can choose from 4 Delta Air Lines flights each day.

For more info about changing your flight to Oakland Intl. Airport, please visit our Customer Service Portal.

This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.

Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.

Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.