How to find cheap flights to MBS International Airport (MBS)
Currently, £448 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to MBS International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to MBS for £658.
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Around one month before heading off is a good time to book tickets to Midland, where MBS International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for locking in the cheapest fares.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of scoring cheap flights to Midland. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, along with different fares.
Search for plane tickets to MBS International Airport that come with a stop. Indirect routes are often cheaper. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Midland
June is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Midland.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to MBS, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Travel to Midland in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MBS, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
Travel in January if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Midland are typically less expensive.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Midland is warmest in July, averaging between 13ºC and 29ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -14ºC to 1ºC.
Want to avoid grey skies? September is the driest month in Midland, averaging six days of rain.
Expect the heaviest showers during January, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Travelling to MBS International Airport (MBS): What you need to know
Go straight to Midland with Delta or United. These popular airlines offer direct flights to MBS International Airport.
If you want to travel with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your MBS plane ticket with United. Up to 66% of its flights to this airport land according to schedule.
You'll step off the plane in the UTC-5 timezone at MBS.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Auburn is a popular stay within easy reach of MBS International Airport. Put your feet up here after your flight to MBS.
MBS International Airport has an on-time rating of 68%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Midland from MBS International Airport (MBS)
Central Midland is about 18 kms (11 miles) from MBS.
If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to MBS, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
Expect the ride to take roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Midland has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:
Midland highlights
These top sights should feature on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Midland:
The Dahlia Hill: An impressive preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kms (1 mile) northwest of the centre.
The Tridge: Hit up this landmark next. Around 0.48 kms (0.30 miles) south of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Midland experience.
How to get to Flint from MBS International Airport (MBS)
The nearby city of Flint is about 88 kms (55 miles) from MBS. Heading into the centre by taxi or ride-share will take around 55 minutes.
Travelling from MBS International Airport (MBS) to Saginaw
Saginaw is another city that's easy to get to from MBS International Airport. It's about 18 kms (11 miles) away.
By car, the trip will take you roughly 25 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
Up for more adventures? Detroit is an essential stop in the United States. It's around 161 kms (100 miles) southeast of Midland and features Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts. The most convenient airport for this city is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Another city in the United States that belongs on your itinerary is Toledo. From Midland, it's around 209 kms (130 miles) south and features highlights like Toledo Zoo & Aquarium and Ritter Planetarium. Stop by Glass City Metropark too.
Add one more stop to the mix with Fort Wayne. Roughly 290 kms (180 miles) south of Midland, African-American Historical Museum, Salomon Farm Park and The Embassy Theatre are a big part of the experience.