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

South Bend, IN (SBN) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

78.3% of 711 official scheduled SBN-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 16.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.1% 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
78.3%arrived on time
16.6%30+ min late
1.1%cancelled
711scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late8.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+17.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SBN to DTW?

Among qualifying SBN-to-DTW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 78.4% of 365 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 78.3% across 346 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36578.4%17.3%1.4%
Afternoon34678.3%15.9%0.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for SBN to DTW?

Among qualifying SBN-to-DTW weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 87.1% of 101 flights. Monday was lowest at 67.6% across 102 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10267.6%27.5%0.0%
Tuesday10481.7%13.5%0.0%
Wednesday10277.5%18.6%0.0%
Thursday10187.1%7.9%1.0%
Friday10072.0%23.0%1.0%
Saturday10186.1%8.9%2.0%
Sunday10176.2%16.8%4.0%

Which airline was most reliable for SBN to DTW?

Only SkyWest Airlines met the SBN-to-DTW airline threshold: 78.3% of 711 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines71178.3%16.6%1.1%

Which month was most reliable for SBN to DTW?

Among qualifying SBN-to-DTW month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 91.9% of 62 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 46.0% across 50 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256280.6%11.3%0.0%
August 20256291.9%4.8%0.0%
September 20256090.0%8.3%0.0%
October 20256190.2%6.6%0.0%
November 20255875.9%12.1%6.9%
December 20255046.0%44.0%2.0%
January 20265853.4%37.9%3.4%
February 20265662.5%35.7%0.0%
March 20266275.8%19.4%1.6%
April 20266085.0%11.7%0.0%
May 20266290.3%6.5%0.0%
June 20266090.0%8.3%0.0%

What drove SBN to DTW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SBN-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 76.7% of 19,104 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline76.7%
Late aircraft0.0%
National airspace7.5%
Weather15.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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