BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
DelayOddsKnow the route before you book
DTW→PIT

Detroit, MI (DTW) to Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) flight delay odds

77.5% of 1,006 official scheduled DTW-to-PIT flights arrived on time; 15.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.7% 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
77.5%arrived on time
15.9%30+ min late
0.7%cancelled
1,006scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to PIT?

Among qualifying DTW-to-PIT departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.8% of 212 flights. Evening was lowest at 68.7% across 115 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning24381.5%13.2%0.4%
Late morning21286.8%9.0%0.0%
Afternoon22569.8%22.7%1.8%
Evening11568.7%25.2%0.0%
Night21176.8%13.7%0.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to PIT?

Among qualifying DTW-to-PIT weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 82.2% of 146 flights. Monday was lowest at 70.7% across 147 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday14770.7%22.4%0.0%
Tuesday15181.5%11.3%0.7%
Wednesday14681.5%13.7%0.0%
Thursday14682.2%11.0%0.0%
Friday14574.5%20.7%1.4%
Saturday12781.9%11.8%0.8%
Sunday14470.8%20.1%2.1%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to PIT?

Among qualifying DTW-to-PIT airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 85.1% of 342 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 72.2% across 539 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines53972.2%21.3%0.7%
Republic Airways34285.1%9.1%0.3%
Delta Air Lines12580.0%11.2%1.6%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to PIT?

Among qualifying DTW-to-PIT month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 91.9% of 37 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 48.1% across 104 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511075.5%19.1%0.0%
August 20259689.6%6.2%0.0%
September 20258590.6%7.1%0.0%
October 20253791.9%5.4%0.0%
November 20253488.2%8.8%2.9%
December 20255856.9%27.6%0.0%
January 202610448.1%34.6%2.9%
February 202610671.7%24.5%0.0%
March 20269966.7%25.3%3.0%
April 202611887.3%8.5%0.0%
May 20267888.5%6.4%0.0%
June 20268190.1%4.9%0.0%

What drove DTW to PIT delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-PIT delay category, accounting for 67.3% of 16,767 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline67.3%
Late aircraft4.5%
National airspace9.8%
Weather18.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.