Los Angeles, CA → Detroit, MI flight delays
LAX → DTW · all airlines · 208 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
17%of the time, by +60 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
83%
Delayed 3h+
0%
Cancelled
1%
Avg when late
+60m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Sunday
delayed 7%
Worst
Thursday
delayed 29%
Which airline is most punctual on LAX → DTW?
Deltadelayed 14%
Spiritdelayed 35%
Frequently asked
How often is the Los Angeles, CA to Detroit, MI flight delayed?
About 17% of LAX → DTW flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 60 minutes when they do, based on 208 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on LAX → DTW?
Delta, delayed 14% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly LAX → DTW?
Sunday is the most on-time (delayed 7%), while Thursday is the worst (delayed 29%).
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