Detroit to Long Beach (DTW–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DTW and LGB. Nearest airports to DTW with scheduled service: Windsor International Airport (YQG, 21 mi) · Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL, 49 mi) · Bishop International Airport (FNT, 56 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 6h 11m AFDLF9 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Long Beach flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 17m AAAMDL → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach flights
MDW Chicago 6h 18m AFDLKE → WN Chicago (MDW) to Long Beach flights
DEN Denver 6h 20m ACAFDL → WN Denver (DEN) to Long Beach flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 35m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Long Beach flights
BNA Nashville 6h 58m AMDLKE → WN Nashville (BNA) to Long Beach flights
AUS Austin 7h 39m AFAMDL → WN Austin (AUS) to Long Beach flights
PDX Portland 8h 8m AMDLVS → WN Portland (PDX) to Long Beach flights
SEA Seattle 8h 47m AFASAY → ASWN Seattle (SEA) to Long Beach flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 36h 40m DL → ASWN Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Long Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Long Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and LGB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
LAS ~6h 11m PHX ~6h 17m MDW ~6h 18m DEN ~6h 20m SLC ~6h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
766
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → LGB
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
74%
Return
LGB → DTW
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → LGB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Long Beach from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric DTW→LGB CLE→LGB
Distance from DTW – 95 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 68% –
Cleveland (CLE) to Long Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Long Beach is 3 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Long Beach.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Long Beach route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to LGB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Chicago Midway.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LGB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Long Beach is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from LGB to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).