Detroit, MI → New York, NY flight delays
DTW → LGA · all airlines · 333 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
23%of the time, by +59 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
77%
Delayed 3h+
1.2%
Cancelled
0.3%
Avg when late
+59m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 15%
Worst
Sunday
delayed 40%
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → LGA?
Republicdelayed 13%
Deltadelayed 24%
Spiritdelayed 33%
Frequently asked
How often is the Detroit, MI to New York, NY flight delayed?
About 23% of DTW → LGA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 59 minutes when they do, based on 333 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → LGA?
Republic, delayed 13% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DTW → LGA?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 15%), while Sunday is the worst (delayed 40%).
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