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

Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

80.8% of 3,535 official scheduled CLT-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 12.1% 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
80.8%arrived on time
12.1%30+ min late
1.6%cancelled
3,535scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+3.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for CLT to DTW?

Among qualifying CLT-to-DTW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 92.2% of 735 flights. Night was lowest at 69.4% across 360 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning73592.2%4.4%1.5%
Late morning61787.0%6.5%1.9%
Afternoon94479.7%13.5%1.7%
Evening87972.6%18.5%1.0%
Night36069.4%18.3%2.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for CLT to DTW?

Among qualifying CLT-to-DTW weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 89.0% of 480 flights. Sunday was lowest at 72.0% across 546 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday54876.1%13.3%2.7%
Tuesday48183.4%10.8%0.6%
Wednesday48089.0%6.2%0.4%
Thursday53884.6%10.2%0.6%
Friday53881.0%14.5%0.4%
Saturday40480.7%12.9%2.2%
Sunday54672.0%16.1%4.4%

Which airline was most reliable for CLT to DTW?

Among qualifying CLT-to-DTW airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 86.8% of 1,344 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 72.1% across 86 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines2,07477.3%13.9%1.8%
Delta Air Lines1,34486.8%9.0%1.3%
Spirit Airlines8672.1%15.1%2.3%
Frontier Airlines3073.3%20.0%3.3%
PSA Airlines1100.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for CLT to DTW?

Among qualifying CLT-to-DTW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 88.7% of 283 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 72.2% across 313 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202531372.2%17.9%1.3%
August 202531379.2%15.0%0.0%
September 202528388.7%7.8%0.0%
October 202532184.4%9.7%0.3%
November 202530582.6%12.5%0.3%
December 202529074.8%18.3%0.7%
January 202629476.2%10.9%9.5%
February 202626283.6%9.2%3.1%
March 202629679.7%13.5%2.0%
April 202629387.4%7.5%0.7%
May 202629687.5%7.1%0.7%
June 202626972.9%15.6%1.5%

What drove CLT to DTW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CLT-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 51.5% of 46,059 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline32.9%
Late aircraft51.5%
National airspace9.8%
Weather5.6%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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