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

Indianapolis, IN (IND) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

78.7% of 979 official scheduled IND-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 15.3% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
78.7%arrived on time
15.3%30+ min late
1.3%cancelled
979scheduled 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 late4.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for IND to DTW?

Among qualifying IND-to-DTW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.6% of 136 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 77.7% across 488 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning13681.6%9.6%4.4%
Late morning17577.7%17.7%1.1%
Afternoon48877.7%16.8%0.8%
Evening18080.0%13.3%0.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for IND to DTW?

Among qualifying IND-to-DTW weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 85.8% of 141 flights. Monday was lowest at 69.8% across 139 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday13969.8%19.4%2.2%
Tuesday14282.4%14.1%1.4%
Wednesday14180.9%13.5%1.4%
Thursday14185.8%8.5%0.7%
Friday14274.6%19.0%0.7%
Saturday13884.1%12.3%0.7%
Sunday13672.8%20.6%2.2%

Which airline was most reliable for IND to DTW?

Among qualifying IND-to-DTW airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 83.1% of 59 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 77.6% across 729 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines72977.6%17.0%1.5%
Republic Airways19181.2%9.9%1.0%
Delta Air Lines5983.1%11.9%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for IND to DTW?

Among qualifying IND-to-DTW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 95.1% of 82 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 54.2% across 83 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20255076.0%16.0%0.0%
August 20255784.2%12.3%0.0%
September 20258295.1%2.4%0.0%
October 20254195.1%2.4%0.0%
November 20259778.4%12.4%5.2%
December 20259257.6%27.2%4.3%
January 20268354.2%36.1%2.4%
February 20268578.8%16.5%0.0%
March 20267879.5%16.7%0.0%
April 202611580.9%13.9%1.7%
May 202611282.1%13.4%0.0%
June 20268790.8%8.0%0.0%

What drove IND to DTW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded IND-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 59.8% of 18,174 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline59.8%
Late aircraft2.8%
National airspace11.6%
Weather25.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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