Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Oakland's timezone is UTC-7, making Oakland three hours behind Detroit.
Leave enough time to make your DTW to OAK flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DTW and OAK:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Right now, R 2,646 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,293. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DTW to OAK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DTW to OAK.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights leaving Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OAK instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and explore beyond Oakland's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
The street address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Oakland. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Oakland. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Oakland is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to OAK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Oakland. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another corner of United States, consider San Francisco, about 13 kilometres west of Oakland. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are the start of reasons to visit.
