Detroit, MI → Philadelphia, PA flight delays
DTW → PHL · all airlines · 233 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
16%of the time, by +69 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
84%
Delayed 3h+
1.3%
Cancelled
1.7%
Avg when late
+69m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 0%
Worst
Sunday
delayed 27%
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → PHL?
Deltadelayed 15%
PSAdelayed 15%
Frequently asked
How often is the Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA flight delayed?
About 16% of DTW → PHL flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 69 minutes when they do, based on 233 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → PHL?
Delta, delayed 15% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DTW → PHL?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 0%), while Sunday is the worst (delayed 27%).
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