Detroit, MI → Fort Lauderdale, FL flight delays
DTW → FLL · all airlines · 272 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
27%of the time, by +71 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
73%
Delayed 3h+
2.2%
Cancelled
1.1%
Avg when late
+71m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 22%
Worst
Monday
delayed 36%
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → FLL?
Deltadelayed 21%
Spiritdelayed 43%
Frequently asked
How often is the Detroit, MI to Fort Lauderdale, FL flight delayed?
About 27% of DTW → FLL flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 71 minutes when they do, based on 272 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → FLL?
Delta, delayed 21% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DTW → FLL?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 22%), while Monday is the worst (delayed 36%).
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