BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

Historically, 81.8% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,932 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALLower disruption
81.8%arrived on time
10.9%30+ min late
0.5%cancelled
1,932scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+3.7 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 morning64491.0%3.9%0.6%
Late morning11788.0%4.3%0.9%
Afternoon72584.6%8.4%0.4%
Evening44362.5%26.6%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
Monday28281.2%10.6%0.4%
Tuesday27785.9%7.6%0.0%
Wednesday27384.2%9.9%0.0%
Thursday27885.6%7.6%0.0%
Friday27681.2%12.7%1.1%
Saturday26479.5%14.4%0.4%
Sunday28274.8%13.8%1.8%

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
Delta Air Lines1,88781.6%11.0%0.5%
Spirit Airlines4588.9%6.7%0.0%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202519677.6%15.8%0.0%
August 202519081.1%11.6%0.0%
September 202515485.1%9.1%0.0%
October 202515689.1%7.1%0.0%
November 202514986.6%8.1%0.7%
December 202515666.7%20.5%1.3%
January 202615678.2%11.5%0.6%
February 202614183.0%7.8%0.7%
March 202615675.6%14.1%3.2%
April 202615087.3%8.7%0.0%
May 202615687.2%5.8%0.0%
June 202617285.5%9.3%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.

Airline59.7%
Late aircraft16.5%
National airspace17.8%
Weather5.8%
Security0.1%
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.