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

Detroit, MI (DTW) to Saginaw/Bay City/Midland, MI (MBS) flight delay odds

77.0% of 1,053 official scheduled DTW-to-MBS flights arrived on time; 16.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.1% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
77.0%arrived on time
16.9%30+ min late
1.1%cancelled
1,053scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to MBS?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MBS departure window results, Night had the highest on-time rate: 78.0% of 286 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 75.9% across 444 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning31777.6%15.5%1.6%
Afternoon44475.9%17.8%0.7%
Night28678.0%17.5%1.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to MBS?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MBS weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 85.1% of 154 flights. Monday was lowest at 69.6% across 158 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday15869.6%20.9%1.3%
Tuesday15976.7%19.5%1.9%
Wednesday15485.1%8.4%1.3%
Thursday15381.0%13.7%0.7%
Friday15376.5%15.7%2.0%
Saturday12377.2%17.1%0.0%
Sunday15373.2%22.9%0.7%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to MBS?

Only SkyWest Airlines met the DTW-to-MBS airline threshold: 77.0% of 1,053 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines1,05377.0%16.9%1.1%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to MBS?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MBS month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 92.8% of 69 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 55.0% across 20 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511569.6%25.2%0.9%
August 202511878.8%16.9%0.0%
September 202511688.8%7.8%0.0%
October 202511891.5%8.5%0.0%
November 202511277.7%13.4%4.5%
December 20256963.8%24.6%4.3%
January 20269158.2%30.8%0.0%
February 20268466.7%20.2%3.6%
March 20262055.0%40.0%0.0%
April 20263479.4%14.7%0.0%
May 20266992.8%5.8%0.0%
June 202610779.4%15.0%0.0%

What drove DTW to MBS delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-MBS delay category, accounting for 72.6% of 20,819 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline72.6%
Late aircraft0.0%
National airspace6.9%
Weather20.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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