Detroit, MI → Los Angeles, CA flight delays
DTW → LAX · all airlines · 209 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
30%of the time, by +56 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
70%
Delayed 3h+
0.5%
Cancelled
1%
Avg when late
+56m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Wednesday
delayed 21%
Worst
Friday
delayed 41%
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → LAX?
Deltadelayed 27%
Spiritdelayed 45%
Frequently asked
How often is the Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA flight delayed?
About 30% of DTW → LAX flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 56 minutes when they do, based on 209 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → LAX?
Delta, delayed 27% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DTW → LAX?
Wednesday is the most on-time (delayed 21%), while Friday is the worst (delayed 41%).
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