Detroit, MI → Dallas/Fort Worth, TX flight delays
DTW → DFW · all airlines · 300 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
21%of the time, by +52 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
79%
Delayed 3h+
0%
Cancelled
0.7%
Avg when late
+52m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Monday
delayed 10%
Worst
Saturday
delayed 50%
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → DFW?
Deltadelayed 18%
Americandelayed 19%
Frequently asked
How often is the Detroit, MI to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX flight delayed?
About 21% of DTW → DFW flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 52 minutes when they do, based on 300 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → DFW?
Delta, delayed 18% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DTW → DFW?
Monday is the most on-time (delayed 10%), while Saturday is the worst (delayed 50%).
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