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

Louisville, KY (SDF) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

81.2% of 1,190 official scheduled SDF-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 13.0% 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
81.2%arrived on time
13.0%30+ min late
0.8%cancelled
1,190scheduled 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 late4.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SDF to DTW?

Among qualifying SDF-to-DTW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.3% of 365 flights. Evening was lowest at 69.8% across 248 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36589.3%6.3%0.3%
Late morning35083.1%10.6%1.1%
Afternoon22777.5%15.4%0.9%
Evening24869.8%24.2%1.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for SDF to DTW?

Among qualifying SDF-to-DTW weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.2% of 167 flights. Monday was lowest at 76.2% across 181 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday18176.2%17.1%0.6%
Tuesday17384.4%13.9%0.0%
Wednesday16786.2%7.8%1.2%
Thursday17180.1%14.6%0.0%
Friday17476.4%16.7%1.1%
Saturday14985.2%6.7%1.3%
Sunday17580.6%13.1%1.7%

Which airline was most reliable for SDF to DTW?

Among qualifying SDF-to-DTW airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 89.5% of 408 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 76.8% across 753 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines75376.8%16.5%1.2%
Republic Airways40889.5%6.4%0.2%
Spirit Airlines1888.9%5.6%0.0%
Delta Air Lines1163.6%36.4%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for SDF to DTW?

Among qualifying SDF-to-DTW month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 94.3% of 105 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 63.6% across 88 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512476.6%15.3%0.0%
August 202512391.9%4.9%0.0%
September 20257393.2%2.7%0.0%
October 202510594.3%4.8%0.0%
November 202510786.0%9.3%1.9%
December 20258863.6%29.5%1.1%
January 20268170.4%18.5%3.7%
February 20267680.3%18.4%0.0%
March 202610866.7%21.3%2.8%
April 202611684.5%12.9%0.9%
May 202611884.7%11.0%0.0%
June 20267177.5%9.9%0.0%

What drove SDF to DTW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SDF-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 66.9% of 23,951 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline66.9%
Late aircraft3.2%
National airspace11.0%
Weather18.8%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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