BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DTWMEM

Detroit, MI (DTW) to Memphis, TN (MEM) flight delay odds

Historically, 76.0% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,051 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
76.0%arrived on time
16.3%30+ min late
1.8%cancelled
1,051scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.0 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning28579.3%12.6%2.5%
Late morning5472.2%20.4%1.9%
Afternoon34877.0%17.0%0.9%
Evening34172.7%18.2%2.3%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday16173.9%18.6%2.5%
Tuesday14575.9%15.2%0.7%
Wednesday14180.1%14.2%0.0%
Thursday16282.1%11.7%0.0%
Friday16072.5%15.6%4.4%
Saturday12375.6%15.4%2.4%
Sunday15972.3%22.6%2.5%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines58075.5%17.2%1.4%
Delta Air Lines39875.6%16.1%2.3%
Republic Airways4281.0%11.9%0.0%
Spirit Airlines3183.9%6.5%6.5%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512875.0%16.4%2.3%
August 202510881.5%13.9%0.9%
September 202510581.9%9.5%0.0%
October 202511586.1%7.8%0.0%
November 20256879.4%11.8%2.9%
December 20257157.7%28.2%2.8%
January 20266755.2%31.3%9.0%
February 20266672.7%22.7%0.0%
March 20268864.8%26.1%3.4%
April 20266883.8%11.8%0.0%
May 20268182.7%11.1%2.5%
June 20268680.2%14.0%0.0%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline61.2%
Late aircraft16.0%
National airspace9.9%
Weather12.8%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.