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

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

71.3% of 4,011 official scheduled DTW-to-LGA flights arrived on time; 16.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 5.1% 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 SIGNALHigher disruption
71.3%arrived on time
16.1%30+ min late
5.1%cancelled
4,011scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to LGA?

Among qualifying DTW-to-LGA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.9% of 840 flights. Evening was lowest at 57.2% across 869 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning84081.9%8.1%4.9%
Late morning86580.6%11.3%3.2%
Afternoon96170.0%17.3%3.7%
Evening86957.2%25.4%6.7%
Night47664.3%19.7%8.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to LGA?

Among qualifying DTW-to-LGA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 78.8% of 458 flights. Sunday was lowest at 61.6% across 567 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday59966.6%18.2%8.0%
Tuesday61272.9%14.5%3.9%
Wednesday58475.5%13.7%3.4%
Thursday59872.2%17.2%3.2%
Friday59373.0%15.2%4.4%
Saturday45878.8%11.8%3.3%
Sunday56761.6%21.5%9.3%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to LGA?

Among qualifying DTW-to-LGA airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 74.4% of 1,979 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 64.3% across 999 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,97974.4%14.9%3.5%
Republic Airways1,03372.3%13.6%5.8%
Spirit Airlines99964.3%21.1%7.6%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to LGA?

Among qualifying DTW-to-LGA month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 82.3% of 333 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 60.4% across 333 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202533867.2%16.3%8.6%
August 202533382.3%11.7%1.2%
September 202536582.2%11.2%0.8%
October 202538671.0%17.6%3.4%
November 202537167.7%21.6%3.0%
December 202535460.5%25.1%6.5%
January 202634970.5%15.5%8.0%
February 202632468.5%12.0%11.7%
March 202633360.4%20.7%12.0%
April 202633376.3%14.4%0.3%
May 202627079.3%11.1%1.9%
June 202625572.2%13.7%3.9%

What drove DTW to LGA delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded DTW-to-LGA delay category, accounting for 46.5% of 69,748 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.8%
Late aircraft19.5%
National airspace46.5%
Weather3.2%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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