Philadelphia, PA → Detroit, MI flight delays
PHL → DTW · all airlines · 248 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
14%of the time, by +101 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
86%
Delayed 3h+
3.3%
Cancelled
2.8%
Avg when late
+101m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 6%
Worst
Wednesday
delayed 23%
Which airline is most punctual on PHL → DTW?
PSAdelayed 11%
Deltadelayed 16%
Frequently asked
How often is the Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI flight delayed?
About 14% of PHL → DTW flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 101 minutes when they do, based on 248 flights in May 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on PHL → DTW?
PSA, delayed 11% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly PHL → DTW?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 6%), while Wednesday is the worst (delayed 23%).
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