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

Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

74.1% of 313 official scheduled BHM-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 19.5% 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
74.1%arrived on time
19.5%30+ min late
1.6%cancelled
313scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late7.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+23.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for BHM to DTW?

Among qualifying BHM-to-DTW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.9% of 153 flights. Evening was lowest at 56.4% across 78 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning15386.9%7.8%2.0%
Late morning6468.8%31.2%0.0%
Evening7856.4%33.3%2.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for BHM to DTW?

Among qualifying BHM-to-DTW weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 85.3% of 34 flights. Monday was lowest at 62.3% across 53 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5362.3%28.3%0.0%
Tuesday4676.1%17.4%2.2%
Wednesday4281.0%11.9%2.4%
Thursday4283.3%16.7%0.0%
Friday5068.0%22.0%2.0%
Saturday3485.3%11.8%0.0%
Sunday4669.6%23.9%4.3%

Which airline was most reliable for BHM to DTW?

Among qualifying BHM-to-DTW airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 95.1% of 82 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 67.1% across 213 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines21367.1%25.8%2.3%
Delta Air Lines8295.1%3.7%0.0%
Spirit Airlines1861.1%16.7%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for BHM to DTW?

Among qualifying BHM-to-DTW month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 88.9% of 36 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 46.7% across 15 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256373.0%20.6%1.6%
August 20252965.5%24.1%0.0%
January 20261546.7%40.0%0.0%
March 20264553.3%26.7%8.9%
April 20265682.1%17.9%0.0%
May 20263688.9%8.3%0.0%
June 20265487.0%13.0%0.0%

What drove BHM to DTW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded BHM-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 79.8% of 9,438 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline79.8%
Late aircraft0.3%
National airspace9.1%
Weather10.6%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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