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

Detroit, MI (DTW) to Lansing, MI (LAN) flight delay odds

74.5% of 881 official scheduled DTW-to-LAN flights arrived on time; 19.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.9% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
74.5%arrived on time
19.1%30+ min late
0.9%cancelled
881scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late6.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+18.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to LAN?

Among qualifying DTW-to-LAN departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.8% of 258 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 66.3% across 312 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning25881.8%14.7%0.4%
Afternoon31266.3%25.6%1.0%
Night28975.4%17.3%1.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to LAN?

Among qualifying DTW-to-LAN weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 85.4% of 96 flights. Friday was lowest at 69.0% across 129 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday13275.0%21.2%0.8%
Tuesday13577.0%17.0%0.0%
Wednesday13270.5%22.7%0.8%
Thursday13077.7%16.2%0.0%
Friday12969.0%24.8%1.6%
Saturday9685.4%7.3%2.1%
Sunday12769.3%21.3%1.6%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to LAN?

Only SkyWest Airlines met the DTW-to-LAN airline threshold: 74.5% of 881 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines88174.5%19.1%0.9%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to LAN?

Among qualifying DTW-to-LAN month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.8% of 88 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 53.9% across 89 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258580.0%15.3%1.2%
August 20258781.6%16.1%0.0%
September 20258688.4%8.1%0.0%
October 20258889.8%5.7%0.0%
November 20254182.9%9.8%4.9%
December 20256258.1%33.9%1.6%
January 20268359.0%33.7%2.4%
February 20267866.7%25.6%0.0%
March 20268953.9%34.8%2.2%
April 20268677.9%14.0%0.0%
May 20264173.2%17.1%0.0%
June 20265583.6%10.9%0.0%

What drove DTW to LAN delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-LAN delay category, accounting for 71.8% of 21,965 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline71.8%
Late aircraft0.0%
National airspace7.9%
Weather20.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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