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

Detroit, MI (DTW) to Columbus, OH (CMH) flight delay odds

81.7% of 1,404 official scheduled DTW-to-CMH flights arrived on time; 13.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.8% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
81.7%arrived on time
13.5%30+ min late
0.8%cancelled
1,404scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to CMH?

Among qualifying DTW-to-CMH departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.9% of 153 flights. Night was lowest at 74.7% across 217 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning20088.0%7.0%0.5%
Late morning15388.9%7.2%0.7%
Afternoon49378.9%16.6%0.4%
Evening34183.3%12.9%0.6%
Night21774.7%18.0%2.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to CMH?

Among qualifying DTW-to-CMH weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 88.1% of 176 flights. Sunday was lowest at 76.0% across 200 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday20578.0%16.6%1.5%
Tuesday21081.0%15.7%0.5%
Wednesday20480.9%13.2%0.5%
Thursday20385.7%11.3%0.0%
Friday20683.0%11.2%1.0%
Saturday17688.1%9.1%0.6%
Sunday20076.0%17.0%1.5%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to CMH?

Among qualifying DTW-to-CMH airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 86.3% of 878 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 73.9% across 522 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways87886.3%9.7%0.3%
SkyWest Airlines52273.9%19.9%1.5%
Delta Air Lines475.0%25.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to CMH?

Among qualifying DTW-to-CMH month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 93.6% of 94 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 66.7% across 108 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512382.9%13.0%0.8%
August 202513488.8%8.2%0.0%
September 20259493.6%4.3%0.0%
October 202510888.9%10.2%0.0%
November 20259074.4%20.0%3.3%
December 202510667.0%25.5%0.9%
January 202610866.7%22.2%1.9%
February 202612269.7%22.1%0.8%
March 202610676.4%17.0%1.9%
April 20268986.5%7.9%0.0%
May 202615187.4%9.9%0.7%
June 202617390.8%6.9%0.0%

What drove DTW to CMH delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-CMH delay category, accounting for 69.6% of 25,015 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline69.6%
Late aircraft12.3%
National airspace7.4%
Weather10.5%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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