BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ALB→DTW

Albany, NY (ALB) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

81.8% of 1,099 official scheduled ALB-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 12.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.6% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
81.8%arrived on time
12.4%30+ min late
1.6%cancelled
1,099scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ALB to DTW?

Among qualifying ALB-to-DTW departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.2% of 171 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 69.3% across 309 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36589.9%7.4%1.1%
Late morning17191.2%4.7%1.2%
Afternoon30969.3%21.7%2.9%
Evening25479.1%13.4%1.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for ALB to DTW?

Among qualifying ALB-to-DTW weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 89.1% of 165 flights. Sunday was lowest at 77.0% across 161 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday16579.4%15.2%2.4%
Tuesday16382.8%10.4%1.8%
Wednesday16386.5%10.4%0.6%
Thursday16589.1%6.1%0.6%
Friday16377.9%16.0%0.6%
Saturday11979.0%13.4%3.4%
Sunday16177.0%15.5%2.5%

Which airline was most reliable for ALB to DTW?

Among qualifying ALB-to-DTW airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 91.7% of 303 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 78.0% across 796 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines79678.0%14.7%2.1%
Delta Air Lines30391.7%6.3%0.3%

Which month was most reliable for ALB to DTW?

Among qualifying ALB-to-DTW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 96.1% of 77 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 59.3% across 86 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258885.2%9.1%1.1%
August 20258490.5%6.0%0.0%
September 20257796.1%3.9%0.0%
October 202510894.4%3.7%0.0%
November 202510281.4%12.7%3.9%
December 20259960.6%26.3%3.0%
January 20268659.3%24.4%5.8%
February 20267973.4%21.5%0.0%
March 20269165.9%22.0%2.2%
April 202610191.1%8.9%0.0%
May 202611294.6%3.6%0.9%
June 20267286.1%8.3%2.8%

What drove ALB to DTW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ALB-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 77.4% of 22,162 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline77.4%
Late aircraft1.1%
National airspace6.9%
Weather14.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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