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

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

76.0% of 1,051 official scheduled DTW-to-MEM flights arrived on time; 16.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.8% 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
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

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to MEM?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MEM departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 79.3% of 285 flights. Late morning was lowest at 72.2% across 54 flights.

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%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to MEM?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MEM weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 82.1% of 162 flights. Sunday was lowest at 72.3% across 159 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to MEM?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MEM airline results, Spirit Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 83.9% of 31 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 75.5% across 580 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%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to MEM?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MEM month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 86.1% of 115 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 55.2% across 67 flights.

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 DTW to MEM delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-MEM delay category, accounting for 61.2% of 19,280 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

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

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