Travelling from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Oakland is three hours behind Detroit and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your DTW to OAK flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DTW and OAK:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight is R 1,982. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 3,964. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from DTW to OAK, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DTW to OAK.
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Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
74% of flights taking off from Detroit Wayne County Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
If you're landing on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near OAK:
Pick up a Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport rental car and discover Oakland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Oakland. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Oakland, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to OAK sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Oakland has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of Oakland, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, consider San Francisco, roughly 13 kilometres west of Oakland. Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island are key highlights.
