Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → Detroit, MI flight delays
DFW → DTW · all airlines · 300 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
22%of the time, by +68 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
78%
Delayed 3h+
1.7%
Cancelled
0.7%
Avg when late
+68m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Monday
delayed 14%
Worst
Sunday
delayed 30%
Which airline is most punctual on DFW → DTW?
Deltadelayed 15%
Americandelayed 26%
Frequently asked
How often is the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX to Detroit, MI flight delayed?
About 22% of DFW → DTW flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 68 minutes when they do, based on 300 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DFW → DTW?
Delta, delayed 15% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DFW → DTW?
Monday is the most on-time (delayed 14%), while Sunday is the worst (delayed 30%).
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