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

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

82.1% of 1,049 official scheduled MEM-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 12.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.8% 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
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

Which departure time was most reliable for MEM to DTW?

Among qualifying MEM-to-DTW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.7% of 364 flights. Evening was lowest at 71.4% across 210 flights.

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%

Which weekday was most reliable for MEM to DTW?

Among qualifying MEM-to-DTW weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 85.2% of 162 flights. Sunday was lowest at 78.0% across 159 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for MEM to DTW?

Among qualifying MEM-to-DTW airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 88.4% of 396 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 77.6% across 581 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%

Which month was most reliable for MEM to DTW?

Among qualifying MEM-to-DTW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 91.4% of 105 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 59.1% across 66 flights.

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 MEM to DTW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded MEM-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 63.8% of 17,972 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline63.8%
Late aircraft3.2%
National airspace7.1%
Weather25.6%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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