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

Detroit, MI (DTW) to Milwaukee, WI (MKE) flight delay odds

76.2% of 1,507 official scheduled DTW-to-MKE flights arrived on time; 16.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.2% 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
76.2%arrived on time
16.5%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
1,507scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to MKE?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MKE departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.0% of 360 flights. Evening was lowest at 65.0% across 426 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36085.0%8.3%1.7%
Afternoon58777.5%15.2%1.0%
Evening42665.0%26.5%1.4%
Night13081.5%12.3%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to MKE?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MKE weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 80.9% of 225 flights. Friday was lowest at 70.8% across 226 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday23374.7%17.2%2.6%
Tuesday22580.9%16.0%0.4%
Wednesday21876.1%16.5%0.0%
Thursday21980.8%13.7%0.5%
Friday22670.8%21.2%1.3%
Saturday16674.7%15.1%0.6%
Sunday22075.0%15.0%2.7%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to MKE?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MKE airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 83.9% of 576 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 71.0% across 897 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines89771.0%22.1%0.8%
Delta Air Lines57683.9%8.5%1.7%
Spirit Airlines1794.1%0.0%5.9%
Republic Airways1770.6%5.9%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to MKE?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MKE month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 91.1% of 112 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 54.5% across 121 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202513283.3%12.1%0.8%
August 202512876.6%14.1%0.8%
September 202511291.1%5.4%0.0%
October 202513687.5%5.9%0.0%
November 202511584.3%10.4%2.6%
December 202512154.5%30.6%2.5%
January 202610359.2%27.2%1.9%
February 202610277.5%15.7%0.0%
March 202614160.3%27.7%4.3%
April 202614481.9%15.3%0.7%
May 202614876.4%18.2%0.0%
June 202612580.0%15.2%0.8%

What drove DTW to MKE delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-MKE delay category, accounting for 69.7% of 28,747 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline69.7%
Late aircraft2.6%
National airspace11.7%
Weather15.9%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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