How delayed is Detroit, MI (DTW)?

Detroit, MI has an on-time rate of 83.0%. The average delay is 12.2 min.

What causes delays at DTW?

The main delay causes at DTW are carrier issues (49.0%), weather (8.9%), NAS/air traffic control (21.2%), and late arriving aircraft (20.8%).

What is the best time to fly from DTW?

The best time to fly from DTW is at 5:00 with a 88.2% on-time rate. Sep is the best month with 88.9% on-time flights.

Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI, MI — DTW

On-Time Rate

83.0%

2019-2025

Avg Delay

12.2 min

when delayed

Cancel Rate

1.5%

flights cancelled

Total Flights

885,274

2019-2025

Best Month

Sep

88.9% on-time

Worst Month

Jul

78.9% on-time

Best Departure Time

5:00

88.2% on-time

12-Month On-Time Trend

Delay Causes

Best Time to Fly (By Hour)

Seasonal Pattern

Airlines at DTW

Airline	Flights	On-Time	Avg Delay
Delta Air Lines	363,738	83.2%	N/A
SkyWest Airlines	177,607	80.8%	N/A
Endeavor Air	121,917	88.7%	N/A
Spirit Airlines	68,185	81.5%	N/A
Republic Airways	45,689	84.0%	N/A
American Airlines	29,712	81.7%	N/A
Southwest Airlines	28,109	83.4%	N/A
United Airlines	10,496	79.9%	N/A
Frontier Airlines	10,370	71.4%	N/A
PSA Airlines	8,764	80.9%	N/A

Most Delayed Routes

Destination	On-Time
DTW → ANCAnchorage, AK	71.7%
DTW → OAKOakland, CA	71.9%
DTW → EWRNewark, NJ	75.9%
DTW → SRQSarasota/Bradenton, FL	76.1%
DTW → DFWDallas/Fort Worth, TX	78.0%

Most Punctual Routes

Destination	On-Time
DTW → SJCSan Jose, CA	91.5%
DTW → HOUHouston, TX	89.0%
DTW → DSMDes Moines, IA	88.8%
DTW → EVVEvansville, IN	88.7%
DTW → CVGCincinnati, OH	88.4%

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Data source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance dataset. Statistics are based on reported flight data from 2019 through November 2025 and are not real-time. See our data methodology for details.