Route on-time record

BOS to DTW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Boston (Boston Logan International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 2,621 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 1019 at 5:30 AM.

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BOS → DTW

Boston to Detroit: 2,621 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

2.1%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

93% on time vs 59% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Spirit

78% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · Delta 1019
5:30 AM → 7:54 AM2h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
92%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
2.7%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (355 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 59%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 355 flights
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#2 · Delta 1748
9:05 AM → 11:25 AM2h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (358 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 358 flights
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#3 · JetBlue 837
9:40 AM → 11:53 AM2h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.9%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (113 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 113 flights
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#4 · JetBlue 1037
6:30 AM → 8:54 AM2h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-18.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
3.3%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (204 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.3% of the time (7 of 211).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 59%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 204 flights
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#5 · Delta 2222
1:00 PM → 3:20 PM2h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
79%
Cancelled
1.6%
Avg arrival delay
18 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (357 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside BOS's trouble window: 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Lands inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 357 flights
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#6 · Spirit 753
2:18 PM → 4:24 PM2h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-28.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
79%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (14 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside BOS's trouble window: 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Lands inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 14 flights
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#7 · Delta 1432
4:54 PM → 7:14 PM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
67%
chance on time
On time (history)
69%
Cancelled
1.2%
Avg arrival delay
25 min
- Arrived on time 69% of the time (340 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside BOS's trouble window: 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 340 flights
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#8 · JetBlue 2737
7:56 PM → 10:07 PM2h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
65%
chance on time
On time (history)
67%
Cancelled
3.3%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (119 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.3% of the time (4 of 123).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 59% on time; Before 9 AM: 93%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 119 flights
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#9 · JetBlue 1237
3:07 PM → 5:20 PM2h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
63%
chance on time
On time (history)
62%
Cancelled
3.4%
Avg arrival delay
28 min
- Arrived on time 62% of the time (143 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.4% of the time (5 of 148).
- Departs inside BOS's trouble window: 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Lands inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 143 flights
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#10 · Delta 2896
8:54 PM → 11:12 PM2h 18m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
57%
chance on time
On time (history)
57%
Cancelled
2.1%
Avg arrival delay
27 min
- Arrived on time 57% of the time (232 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 59% on time; Before 9 AM: 93%).
- Departs outside BOS's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 79% of its 196 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 79% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 232 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Spirit Airlines78%
180 flights · 80% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel
Delta Air Lines78%
1,714 flights · 79% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel
JetBlue71%
726 flights · 72% on time as flown · 2.4% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM93%
660 flights · avg delay 7 min
9 AM to noon90%
452 flights · avg delay 11 min
Noon to 3 PM78%
480 flights · avg delay 18 min
3 to 6 PM65%
554 flights · avg delay 26 min
6 to 9 PM59%
401 flights · avg delay 28 min

Best day: Wednesday (82%). Worst: Sunday (75%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft46%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
Air traffic control and airport volume18%
Severe weather2%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

BOS to DTW questions

What time of day is best to fly BOS to DTW?: Before 9 AM: 93% of flights arrived on time, against 59% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from BOS to DTW?: Spirit, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 180 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on BOS to DTW?: July (66% on time); the best was March (85%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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