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

Lexington, KY (LEX) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

81.6% of 786 official scheduled LEX-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 13.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.1% 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
81.6%arrived on time
13.1%30+ min late
1.1%cancelled
786scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LEX to DTW?

Among qualifying LEX-to-DTW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.1% of 347 flights. Late morning was lowest at 79.0% across 157 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning34784.1%11.0%1.2%
Late morning15779.0%15.3%1.3%
Evening28279.8%14.5%1.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for LEX to DTW?

Among qualifying LEX-to-DTW weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 89.3% of 112 flights. Sunday was lowest at 70.3% across 111 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday11379.6%11.5%3.5%
Tuesday11380.5%15.9%0.9%
Wednesday11285.7%10.7%0.0%
Thursday11289.3%7.1%0.0%
Friday11281.2%10.7%0.0%
Saturday11384.1%14.2%0.0%
Sunday11170.3%21.6%3.6%

Which airline was most reliable for LEX to DTW?

Among qualifying LEX-to-DTW airline results, SkyWest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 81.8% of 521 flights. Republic Airways was lowest at 81.1% across 265 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines52181.8%13.1%1.3%
Republic Airways26581.1%13.2%0.8%

Which month was most reliable for LEX to DTW?

Among qualifying LEX-to-DTW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 94.6% of 56 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 68.8% across 77 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20255770.2%15.8%0.0%
August 20256185.2%13.1%0.0%
September 20255694.6%3.6%0.0%
October 20256589.2%9.2%0.0%
November 20255983.1%11.9%3.4%
December 20254379.1%11.6%2.3%
January 20267768.8%18.2%6.5%
February 20268481.0%14.3%0.0%
March 20269377.4%16.1%0.0%
April 20267291.7%8.3%0.0%
May 20266280.6%16.1%0.0%
June 20265780.7%15.8%1.8%

What drove LEX to DTW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded LEX-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 74.5% of 14,674 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline74.5%
Late aircraft7.5%
National airspace5.0%
Weather13.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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