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

Detroit, MI (DTW) to Minneapolis, MN (MSP) flight delay odds

78.2% of 1,927 official scheduled DTW-to-MSP flights arrived on time; 13.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.6% 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
78.2%arrived on time
13.6%30+ min late
0.6%cancelled
1,927scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to MSP?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MSP departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.7% of 365 flights. Evening was lowest at 65.9% across 440 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning38882.7%10.6%0.8%
Late morning36587.7%6.3%0.8%
Afternoon73178.4%11.5%0.7%
Evening44065.9%25.9%0.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to MSP?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MSP weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.2% of 277 flights. Sunday was lowest at 73.5% across 279 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday27979.9%13.3%0.0%
Tuesday27781.2%9.7%0.4%
Wednesday27378.0%15.0%0.0%
Thursday27681.2%14.1%0.0%
Friday27775.1%13.7%1.1%
Saturday26678.2%13.9%1.1%
Sunday27973.5%15.8%1.8%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to MSP?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MSP airline results, Spirit Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 86.7% of 45 flights. Delta Air Lines was lowest at 77.9% across 1,882 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,88277.9%13.7%0.6%
Spirit Airlines4586.7%13.3%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to MSP?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MSP month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 89.7% of 156 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 64.5% across 155 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202519575.4%13.8%0.0%
August 202518969.3%25.9%0.0%
September 202515277.6%14.5%0.0%
October 202515487.7%9.1%0.0%
November 202515080.7%8.0%0.7%
December 202515564.5%25.2%1.3%
January 202615669.9%19.2%1.3%
February 202614182.3%10.6%0.7%
March 202615572.9%14.8%3.9%
April 202615086.7%7.3%0.0%
May 202615689.7%4.5%0.0%
June 202617483.9%8.0%0.0%

What drove DTW to MSP delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-MSP delay category, accounting for 53.3% of 28,223 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline53.3%
Late aircraft23.8%
National airspace18.4%
Weather4.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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