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

Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

81.8% of 1,932 official scheduled MSP-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 10.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.5% 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
81.8%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

Which departure time was most reliable for MSP to DTW?

Among qualifying MSP-to-DTW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.0% of 644 flights. Evening was lowest at 62.5% across 443 flights.

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%

Which weekday was most reliable for MSP to DTW?

Among qualifying MSP-to-DTW weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 85.9% of 277 flights. Sunday was lowest at 74.8% across 282 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for MSP to DTW?

Among qualifying MSP-to-DTW airline results, Spirit Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 88.9% of 45 flights. Delta Air Lines was lowest at 81.6% across 1,887 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,88781.6%11.0%0.5%
Spirit Airlines4588.9%6.7%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for MSP to DTW?

Among qualifying MSP-to-DTW month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.1% of 156 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 66.7% across 156 flights.

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 MSP to DTW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded MSP-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 59.7% of 22,310 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline59.7%
Late aircraft16.5%
National airspace17.8%
Weather5.8%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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