Newark, NJ → Detroit, MI flight delays
EWR → DTW · all airlines · 278 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
13%of the time, by +89 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
87%
Delayed 3h+
1.4%
Cancelled
0.4%
Avg when late
+89m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 6%
Worst
Saturday
delayed 24%
Which airline is most punctual on EWR → DTW?
Republicdelayed 9%
Deltadelayed 11%
Spiritdelayed 35%
Frequently asked
How often is the Newark, NJ to Detroit, MI flight delayed?
About 13% of EWR → DTW flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 89 minutes when they do, based on 278 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on EWR → DTW?
Republic, delayed 9% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly EWR → DTW?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 6%), while Saturday is the worst (delayed 24%).
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