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

Detroit, MI (DTW) to Cleveland, OH (CLE) flight delay odds

73.2% of 1,004 official scheduled DTW-to-CLE flights arrived on time; 19.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.5% 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
73.2%arrived on time
19.4%30+ min late
0.5%cancelled
1,004scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late6.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+17.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to CLE?

Among qualifying DTW-to-CLE departure window results, Night had the highest on-time rate: 75.0% of 112 flights. Evening was lowest at 67.9% across 190 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning16974.0%16.6%1.8%
Afternoon51874.1%18.7%0.0%
Evening19067.9%24.7%0.5%
Night11275.0%19.6%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to CLE?

Among qualifying DTW-to-CLE weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 80.6% of 134 flights. Friday was lowest at 66.0% across 141 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday14767.3%22.4%1.4%
Tuesday15574.8%20.0%0.0%
Wednesday14875.0%16.2%0.0%
Thursday14079.3%14.3%0.7%
Friday14166.0%25.5%1.4%
Saturday13480.6%13.4%0.0%
Sunday13969.8%23.7%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to CLE?

Only SkyWest Airlines met the DTW-to-CLE airline threshold: 73.2% of 964 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines96473.2%19.5%0.4%
Republic Airways2290.9%0.0%4.5%
Delta Air Lines1850.0%38.9%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to CLE?

Among qualifying DTW-to-CLE month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 94.3% of 87 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 52.8% across 89 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256563.1%30.8%1.5%
August 20258772.4%17.2%0.0%
September 20257490.5%5.4%0.0%
October 20258794.3%3.4%0.0%
November 20258275.6%20.7%1.2%
December 20258952.8%32.6%3.4%
January 202610853.7%35.2%0.0%
February 20268357.8%31.3%0.0%
March 20264168.3%14.6%0.0%
April 20269787.6%10.3%0.0%
May 20268279.3%15.9%0.0%
June 202610981.7%12.8%0.0%

What drove DTW to CLE delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-CLE delay category, accounting for 76.4% of 24,650 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline76.4%
Late aircraft0.6%
National airspace8.5%
Weather14.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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