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Route on-time record

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

Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to Kincheloe (Chippewa County International Airport). 363 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 6.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4278 at 5:55 PM.

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DTW → CIU

Detroit to Kincheloe: 363 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

74%

Cancelled

6.3%

avg delay 30 min

Best time to leave

3 to 6 PM

79% on time vs 65% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

69% 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. #1 · SkyWest 4278 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    5:55 PM → 7:12 PM1h 17m nonstop

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

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    74%
    Cancelled
    6.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    30 min
    • Arrived on time 74% of the time (337 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.3% of the time (23 of 363).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 79% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 65%).
    • Departs inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 337 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)69%

    363 flights · 74% on time as flown · 6.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 3 to 6 PM79%

    215 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • 6 to 9 PM65%

    146 flights · avg delay 38 min

Best day: Tuesday (82%). Worst: Friday (73%).

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
67
F
72
M
77
A
82
M
79
J
85
J
82
A
76
S
85
O
83
N
82
D
61

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)79%
  • Severe weather16%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume5%

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

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DTW to CIU questions

What time of day is best to fly DTW to CIU?
3 to 6 PM: 79% of flights arrived on time, against 65% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DTW to CIU?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 69% chance of operating and arriving on time over 363 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 DTW to CIU?
December (61% on time); the best was June (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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