Philadelphia, PA → Detroit, MI flight delays
PHL → DTW · all airlines · 233 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
17%of the time, by +84 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+
1.7%
Cancelled
0.9%
Avg when late
+84m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 6%
Worst
Thursday
delayed 23%
Which airline is most punctual on PHL → DTW?
Deltadelayed 12%
PSAdelayed 18%
Frequently asked
How often is the Philadelphia, PA to Detroit, MI flight delayed?
About 17% of PHL → DTW flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 84 minutes when they do, based on 233 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on PHL → DTW?
Delta, delayed 12% 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 Thursday is the worst (delayed 23%).
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