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

Hartford, CT (BDL) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

86.8% of 1,298 official scheduled BDL-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 7.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.7% 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
86.8%arrived on time
7.6%30+ min late
1.7%cancelled
1,298scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-2.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for BDL to DTW?

Among qualifying BDL-to-DTW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.5% of 421 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 83.8% across 526 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning42190.5%5.2%1.2%
Late morning16589.7%6.1%1.2%
Afternoon52683.8%9.7%2.5%
Evening18684.4%8.1%1.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for BDL to DTW?

Among qualifying BDL-to-DTW weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 93.1% of 189 flights. Sunday was lowest at 82.4% across 188 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday19085.3%8.4%3.7%
Tuesday19586.2%9.2%0.5%
Wednesday18993.1%3.2%0.5%
Thursday18889.4%7.4%0.0%
Friday19185.9%8.4%1.6%
Saturday15785.4%8.3%1.3%
Sunday18882.4%8.0%4.3%

Which airline was most reliable for BDL to DTW?

Among qualifying BDL-to-DTW airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 86.9% of 1,233 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 84.4% across 64 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,23386.9%7.2%1.8%
Spirit Airlines6484.4%14.1%0.0%
SkyWest Airlines1100.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for BDL to DTW?

Among qualifying BDL-to-DTW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 96.4% of 110 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 74.4% across 86 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202514684.2%13.0%0.0%
August 202514489.6%8.3%0.0%
September 202511096.4%3.6%0.0%
October 202511395.6%4.4%0.0%
November 202510686.8%7.5%0.0%
December 202510774.8%14.0%2.8%
January 20268674.4%11.6%5.8%
February 20267879.5%9.0%6.4%
March 20269285.9%6.5%4.3%
April 20269091.1%3.3%1.1%
May 202611389.4%4.4%1.8%
June 202611389.4%3.5%1.8%

What drove BDL to DTW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded BDL-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 47.1% of 12,718 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline34.7%
Late aircraft47.1%
National airspace13.0%
Weather5.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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