Flying from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Detroit is three hours ahead of Long Beach and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your LGB to DTW flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like October? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGB and DTW include:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Handy information about Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
You'll find LGB at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Long Beach Municipal Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from LGB land on time.
Long Beach Municipal Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Long Beach. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LGB? If you've booked an early flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Long Beach Municipal Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Explore without limits with a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and see more of Detroit and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport around two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Detroit in March.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LGB to DTW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Detroit has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres west of Detroit, a visit to Chicago will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in the United States, consider Columbus, about 257 kilometres south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.