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

Detroit, MI (DTW) to New Orleans, LA (MSY) flight delay odds

83.8% of 828 official scheduled DTW-to-MSY flights arrived on time; 9.4% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
83.8%arrived on time
9.4%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
828scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-0.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to MSY?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MSY departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 93.0% of 43 flights. Early morning was lowest at 82.9% across 386 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning38682.9%8.5%1.3%
Late morning4393.0%4.7%0.0%
Afternoon36384.0%9.9%1.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to MSY?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MSY weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 91.3% of 103 flights. Sunday was lowest at 76.3% across 135 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday12885.2%10.2%3.1%
Tuesday10081.0%3.0%2.0%
Wednesday10586.7%7.6%0.0%
Thursday12687.3%7.9%0.0%
Friday13180.9%13.0%0.0%
Saturday10391.3%4.9%1.9%
Sunday13576.3%16.3%1.5%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to MSY?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MSY airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 83.8% of 628 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 82.5% across 177 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines62883.8%8.3%1.4%
Spirit Airlines17782.5%14.1%0.6%
Frontier Airlines2395.7%4.3%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to MSY?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MSY month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 92.6% of 68 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 69.7% across 66 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20257174.6%12.7%0.0%
August 20255775.4%8.8%0.0%
September 20255284.6%9.6%0.0%
October 20259392.5%4.3%0.0%
November 20257685.5%11.8%0.0%
December 20256272.6%14.5%4.8%
January 20266669.7%21.2%0.0%
February 20268689.5%8.1%1.2%
March 20268188.9%8.6%1.2%
April 20266892.6%0.0%0.0%
May 20266287.1%4.8%6.5%
June 20265485.2%11.1%1.9%

What drove DTW to MSY delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-MSY delay category, accounting for 49.8% of 6,987 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline49.8%
Late aircraft20.1%
National airspace27.9%
Weather2.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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