BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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MEMDTW

Memphis, TN (MEM) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

Historically, 82.1% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,049 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
82.1%arrived on time
12.2%30+ min late
1.8%cancelled
1,049scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.0 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36490.7%5.8%2.2%
Late morning29179.7%12.7%2.4%
Afternoon18481.0%12.5%1.6%
Evening21071.4%22.4%0.5%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday16079.4%14.4%1.9%
Tuesday14584.1%12.4%0.7%
Wednesday14084.3%12.9%0.0%
Thursday16285.2%9.9%0.0%
Friday16084.4%11.2%2.5%
Saturday12378.9%11.4%4.1%
Sunday15978.0%13.2%3.8%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines58177.6%16.9%1.4%
Delta Air Lines39688.4%6.6%2.3%
Republic Airways4281.0%7.1%0.0%
Spirit Airlines3086.7%3.3%6.7%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512885.2%7.8%2.3%
August 202510786.9%10.3%0.9%
September 202510591.4%7.6%0.0%
October 202511590.4%7.0%0.0%
November 20256891.2%2.9%2.9%
December 20257176.1%14.1%4.2%
January 20266659.1%22.7%9.1%
February 20266681.8%16.7%0.0%
March 20268865.9%26.1%2.3%
April 20266885.3%13.2%0.0%
May 20268181.5%12.3%2.5%
June 20268679.1%12.8%0.0%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline63.8%
Late aircraft3.2%
National airspace7.1%
Weather25.6%
Security0.3%
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.