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

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

82.8% of 1,297 official scheduled DTW-to-BDL flights arrived on time; 10.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.5% 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
82.8%arrived on time
10.6%30+ min late
1.5%cancelled
1,297scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+1.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to BDL?

Among qualifying DTW-to-BDL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.9% of 158 flights. Night was lowest at 74.9% across 411 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning15889.9%5.1%0.6%
Late morning36587.4%9.0%1.6%
Afternoon36384.0%8.3%2.5%
Night41174.9%16.3%1.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to BDL?

Among qualifying DTW-to-BDL weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 88.9% of 189 flights. Sunday was lowest at 75.0% across 188 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday19082.1%11.1%3.2%
Tuesday19483.5%9.3%0.0%
Wednesday18988.9%7.4%0.5%
Thursday18885.6%9.0%0.0%
Friday19181.7%13.1%2.1%
Saturday15782.8%12.1%0.6%
Sunday18875.0%12.8%4.3%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to BDL?

Among qualifying DTW-to-BDL airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 83.1% of 1,233 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 76.2% across 63 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,23383.1%10.4%1.6%
Spirit Airlines6376.2%15.9%0.0%
SkyWest Airlines1100.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to BDL?

Among qualifying DTW-to-BDL month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 92.0% of 113 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 67.3% across 107 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202514778.2%17.0%0.0%
August 202514385.3%7.7%0.0%
September 202510989.0%6.4%0.0%
October 202511392.0%6.2%0.0%
November 202510681.1%14.2%0.0%
December 202510767.3%21.5%2.8%
January 20268674.4%15.1%5.8%
February 20267878.2%12.8%5.1%
March 20269278.3%9.8%4.3%
April 20269090.0%4.4%1.1%
May 202611389.4%7.1%1.8%
June 202611387.6%5.3%0.9%

What drove DTW to BDL delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-BDL delay category, accounting for 47.7% of 14,110 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline47.7%
Late aircraft24.6%
National airspace15.0%
Weather12.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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