Detroit, MI → Newark, NJ flight delays
DTW → EWR · all airlines · 279 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
19%of the time, by +60 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
81%
Delayed 3h+
1.1%
Cancelled
0.4%
Avg when late
+60m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 9%
Worst
Sunday
delayed 34%
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → EWR?
Deltadelayed 15%
Republicdelayed 20%
Spiritdelayed 32%
Frequently asked
How often is the Detroit, MI to Newark, NJ flight delayed?
About 19% of DTW → EWR flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 60 minutes when they do, based on 279 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → EWR?
Delta, delayed 15% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DTW → EWR?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 9%), while Sunday is the worst (delayed 34%).
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