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

Detroit, MI (DTW) to New York, NY (JFK) flight delay odds

80.5% of 1,223 official scheduled DTW-to-JFK flights arrived on time; 11.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.9% 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 SIGNALVariable
80.5%arrived on time
11.0%30+ min late
2.9%cancelled
1,223scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+2.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to JFK?

Among qualifying DTW-to-JFK departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 92.0% of 226 flights. Evening was lowest at 65.0% across 60 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning37383.1%7.5%3.8%
Late morning22692.0%4.0%1.3%
Afternoon38676.2%14.8%2.8%
Evening6065.0%25.0%5.0%
Night17874.7%14.0%2.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to JFK?

Among qualifying DTW-to-JFK weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 84.5% of 181 flights. Sunday was lowest at 74.1% across 185 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday18175.1%11.0%6.6%
Tuesday17882.6%11.8%1.7%
Wednesday16484.1%9.1%1.2%
Thursday17982.1%11.7%1.7%
Friday18184.5%9.9%1.1%
Saturday15581.3%9.7%2.6%
Sunday18574.1%13.0%4.9%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to JFK?

Among qualifying DTW-to-JFK airline results, JetBlue Airways had the highest on-time rate: 82.5% of 445 flights. Delta Air Lines was lowest at 79.3% across 778 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines77879.3%12.2%2.4%
JetBlue Airways44582.5%8.8%3.6%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to JFK?

Among qualifying DTW-to-JFK month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 90.6% of 138 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 58.8% across 97 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512172.7%14.9%5.8%
August 202512487.9%8.9%0.0%
September 202513890.6%5.8%0.0%
October 202515386.9%9.8%0.7%
November 202514580.0%12.4%3.4%
December 20259758.8%20.6%5.2%
January 20266065.0%13.3%6.7%
February 20265271.2%11.5%9.6%
March 20265481.5%7.4%1.9%
April 20265290.4%3.8%0.0%
May 202611087.3%7.3%1.8%
June 202611779.5%13.7%4.3%

What drove DTW to JFK delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-JFK delay category, accounting for 41.3% of 16,064 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline41.3%
Late aircraft12.3%
National airspace39.2%
Weather7.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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