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

Madison, WI (MSN) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

80.9% of 906 official scheduled MSN-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 14.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.8% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
80.9%arrived on time
14.8%30+ min late
0.8%cancelled
906scheduled 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 late5.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MSN to DTW?

Among qualifying MSN-to-DTW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.1% of 182 flights. Evening was lowest at 76.2% across 223 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning18290.1%7.7%0.5%
Late morning27882.4%14.0%0.4%
Afternoon22376.2%17.0%0.9%
Evening22376.2%19.3%1.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for MSN to DTW?

Among qualifying MSN-to-DTW weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 87.7% of 138 flights. Friday was lowest at 72.7% across 139 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday13876.8%17.4%1.4%
Tuesday13278.8%16.7%0.0%
Wednesday13083.8%13.1%0.8%
Thursday13887.7%10.9%0.7%
Friday13972.7%19.4%1.4%
Saturday8886.4%11.4%0.0%
Sunday14182.3%13.5%0.7%

Which airline was most reliable for MSN to DTW?

Among qualifying MSN-to-DTW airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 83.6% of 360 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 79.0% across 544 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines54479.0%17.1%0.4%
Delta Air Lines36083.6%11.4%1.4%
Republic Airways2100.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for MSN to DTW?

Among qualifying MSN-to-DTW month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 93.9% of 114 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 59.5% across 74 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258482.1%15.5%0.0%
August 20258887.5%9.1%0.0%
September 20258690.7%8.1%0.0%
October 202511493.9%5.3%0.0%
November 20256580.0%15.4%0.0%
December 20258860.2%30.7%2.3%
January 20267459.5%33.8%0.0%
February 20269373.1%20.4%0.0%
March 20265186.3%5.9%3.9%
April 20265092.0%4.0%2.0%
May 20265782.5%12.3%3.5%
June 20265685.7%12.5%0.0%

What drove MSN to DTW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded MSN-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 69.0% of 19,200 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline69.0%
Late aircraft13.5%
National airspace3.3%
Weather14.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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