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

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1,966 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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
MDW Chicago 5h 47m WN → AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 49m EJAVJAWN → AFDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 49m WN → AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 5h 49m WN → ACAFB6 Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 21m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 6h 27m LXJWN → AFAMDL Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
SEA Seattle 8h ASWN → AFASDL Seattle (SEA) to Detroit flights
AUS Austin 8h 28m WN → AFAMDL Austin (AUS) to Detroit flights
PDX Portland 10h 51m WN → AMDL Portland (PDX) to Detroit flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 18h 21m ASWN → AMDL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Long Beach to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,966 mi 3h 46m nonstop +3h ahead

LGB–DTW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Long Beach flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MDW ~5h 47m LAS ~5h 49m PHX ~5h 49m DEN ~5h 49m SLC ~6h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
765
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
LGB → DTW
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
92%
Return
DTW → LGB
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGB delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric LGB→DTW LAX→DTW SNA→DTW
Distance from LGB – 17 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines – 11 3
Weekly flights ~1 106 12
Flight time 3h 46m 3h 42m 3h 58m
Departure OTP 55% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Detroit flights · San Diego (SAN) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,966 mi / 3,163 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 46m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LGB–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,966 mi / 3,163 km
Flight time3h 46m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 3h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,966 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW 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.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Long Beach.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Flights from LGB to DTW

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LGB to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to DTW is about 3 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,966 miles (3,163 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).