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Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 3,580 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 82% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 1405 at 6:00 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

CLT → DTW

Charlotte to Detroit: 3,580 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

82%

Cancelled

1.6%

avg delay 14 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

94% on time vs 68% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

87% chance on time

Check CLT to DTW fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $164 (American 2582 on 2026-10-25). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

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. #1 · Delta 1405

    6:00 AM → 7:52 AM1h 46m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    94%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    1.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (356 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 356 flights

    Find Delta 1405 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Delta 1639

    9:36 AM → 11:30 AM1h 59m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    1.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (280 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 280 flights

    Find Delta 1639 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 1791

    7:28 AM → 9:17 AM1h 49m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2582; its record covers all of them.

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    2.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (238 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 238 flights

    Find American 1791 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Delta 2581

    9:47 AM → 11:45 AM1h 58m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    5.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (19 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (19 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 19 flights

    Find Delta 2581 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2050

    7:35 AM → 9:27 AM1h 52m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 43 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 43 flights

    Find American 2050 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 2038

    9:25 AM → 11:17 AM1h 52m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find American 2038 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Delta 2676

    12:40 PM → 2:33 PM1h 53m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06. Same departure also flew as Delta 1590; its record covers all of them.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (58 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (2 of 60).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 58 flights

    Find Delta 2676 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · American 3195

    8:59 AM → 10:54 AM1h 55m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    4.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (136 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.2% of the time (6 of 142).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 136 flights

    Find American 3195 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · American 2054

    1:00 PM → 2:50 PM1h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find American 2054 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · Delta 2684

    1:05 PM → 2:52 PM1h 47m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    4.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (46 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.2% of the time (2 of 48).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 46 flights

    Find Delta 2684 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines87%

    1,352 flights · 88% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines78%

    30 flights · 76% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel

  • American Airlines77%

    2,092 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.8% cancel

  • Spirit Airlines76%

    105 flights · 73% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM94%

    740 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • 9 AM to noon89%

    628 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • Noon to 3 PM84%

    784 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 3 to 6 PM75%

    702 flights · avg delay 21 min

  • 6 to 9 PM68%

    363 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • After 9 PM69%

    363 flights · avg delay 23 min

Best day: Wednesday (85%). Worst: Sunday (77%).

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.

J
82
F
87
M
82
A
83
M
80
J
76
J
72
A
75
S
85
O
86
N
85
D
80

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft52%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)31%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume10%
  • Severe weather7%

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

CLT to DTW questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to DTW?
Before 9 AM: 94% of flights arrived on time, against 68% 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 CLT to DTW?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 87% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,352 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 CLT to DTW?
July (72% on time); the best was February (87%), 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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