Detroit, MI → New York, NY flight delays
DTW → LGA · all airlines · 270 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
19%of the time, by +61 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+
1.5%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg when late
+61m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Monday
delayed 14%
Worst
Saturday
delayed 23%
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → LGA?
Republicdelayed 18%
Deltadelayed 20%
Frequently asked
How often is the Detroit, MI to New York, NY flight delayed?
About 19% of DTW → LGA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 61 minutes when they do, based on 270 flights in May 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → LGA?
Republic, delayed 18% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DTW → LGA?
Monday is the most on-time (delayed 14%), while Saturday is the worst (delayed 23%).
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