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

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

75.1% of 1,099 official scheduled DTW-to-ALB flights arrived on time; 17.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.4% 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
75.1%arrived on time
17.8%30+ min late
1.4%cancelled
1,099scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+14.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to ALB?

Among qualifying DTW-to-ALB departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.8% of 171 flights. Late morning was lowest at 71.1% across 228 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning17191.8%5.3%1.8%
Late morning22871.1%22.8%1.8%
Afternoon33773.0%19.0%1.2%
Night36371.6%19.6%1.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to ALB?

Among qualifying DTW-to-ALB weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 84.0% of 119 flights. Sunday was lowest at 64.0% across 161 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday16575.2%19.4%0.6%
Tuesday16374.8%16.6%1.8%
Wednesday16373.6%15.3%0.0%
Thursday16581.8%14.5%0.0%
Friday16374.2%19.0%1.2%
Saturday11984.0%11.8%0.8%
Sunday16164.0%26.7%5.0%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to ALB?

Among qualifying DTW-to-ALB airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 75.6% of 303 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 74.9% across 796 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines79674.9%18.2%1.8%
Delta Air Lines30375.6%16.8%0.3%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to ALB?

Among qualifying DTW-to-ALB month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 91.1% of 112 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 50.0% across 86 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258865.9%19.3%1.1%
August 20258482.1%13.1%0.0%
September 20257789.6%7.8%0.0%
October 202510889.8%7.4%0.0%
November 202510273.5%19.6%2.9%
December 20259956.6%36.4%2.0%
January 20268650.0%33.7%5.8%
February 20267967.1%25.3%0.0%
March 20269162.6%27.5%2.2%
April 202610188.1%9.9%0.0%
May 202611291.1%4.5%0.9%
June 20267279.2%12.5%1.4%

What drove DTW to ALB delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-ALB delay category, accounting for 70.3% of 24,592 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline70.3%
Late aircraft6.0%
National airspace8.5%
Weather15.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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