Travelling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from LaGuardia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
New York and Detroit are both in the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from LGA to DTW start at 06:00 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last service of the day is at 22:00 with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 189 weekly LaGuardia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LGA to DTW flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from LaGuardia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Detroit (and then other parts of United States) is easy. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is American Airlines.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating LGA to DTW flights, with 79.03% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from LaGuardia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGA and DTW:
Pittsburgh International Airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Currently, RM141 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM337. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LGA to DTW by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGA to DTW.
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Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.0% of flights that depart LGA reach their destination on time.
LaGuardia Airport is around 18 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGA:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Book a hotel close to DTW if you're catching a late LaGuardia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Detroit's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The quietest month for a flight from LaGuardia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Detroit based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to go to Detroit during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGA to DTW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Detroit, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey around 386 kilometres west to Chicago to tick off its top sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major destination in United States, consider Columbus, about 257 kilometres south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are among its highlights.