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

Detroit, MI (DTW) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL (PBI) flight delay odds

80.2% of 475 official scheduled DTW-to-PBI flights arrived on time; 10.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.3% 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
80.2%arrived on time
10.9%30+ min late
1.3%cancelled
475scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to PBI?

Among qualifying DTW-to-PBI departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.2% of 364 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 64.5% across 110 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36485.2%7.4%0.5%
Afternoon11064.5%22.7%3.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to PBI?

Among qualifying DTW-to-PBI weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.6% of 67 flights. Monday was lowest at 75.0% across 68 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday6875.0%13.2%2.9%
Tuesday6786.6%4.5%0.0%
Wednesday6686.4%9.1%0.0%
Thursday6880.9%10.3%0.0%
Friday6876.5%11.8%1.5%
Saturday6979.7%11.6%2.9%
Sunday6976.8%15.9%1.4%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to PBI?

Only Delta Air Lines met the DTW-to-PBI airline threshold: 80.2% of 475 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines47580.2%10.9%1.3%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to PBI?

Among qualifying DTW-to-PBI month results, July 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 100.0% of 31 flights. November 2025 was lowest at 66.7% across 30 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202531100.0%0.0%0.0%
August 20253190.3%6.5%0.0%
September 20253093.3%6.7%0.0%
October 20253196.8%0.0%0.0%
November 20253066.7%16.7%0.0%
December 20254367.4%16.3%0.0%
January 20265867.2%22.4%0.0%
February 20265676.8%8.9%3.6%
March 20266269.4%17.7%3.2%
April 20264276.2%16.7%0.0%
May 20263196.8%0.0%3.2%
June 20263093.3%0.0%3.3%

What drove DTW to PBI delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-PBI delay category, accounting for 55.3% of 5,133 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline55.3%
Late aircraft2.8%
National airspace41.0%
Weather0.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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