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Route on-time record

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

Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to Lansing (Capital Region International Airport). 910 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 3687 at 10:15 AM.

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

DTW → LAN

Detroit to Lansing: 910 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

74%

Cancelled

0.9%

avg delay 26 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

81% on time vs 64% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

74% 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 3687 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:15 AM → 11:05 AM50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (290 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 81% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 64%).
    • Departs outside DTW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 290 flights

    Find 10:15 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · SkyWest 3684 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:50 PM → 11:36 PM46m nonstop

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

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    1.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (297 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DTW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 297 flights

    Find 10:50 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 4103 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    4:44 PM → 5:33 PM49m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 4065; its record covers all of them.

    67%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    68%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    29 min
    • Arrived on time 68% of the time (41 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 41 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 64% on time; 9 AM to noon: 81%).
    • Departs inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 41 flights

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  4. #4 · SkyWest 4112 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    4:59 PM → 5:46 PM47m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.

    56%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    35%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    49 min
    • Arrived on time 35% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 31 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 64% on time; 9 AM to noon: 81%).
    • Departs inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 31 flights

    Find 4:59 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

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)74%

    910 flights · 74% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon81%

    286 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • 3 to 6 PM64%

    286 flights · avg delay 29 min

  • After 9 PM76%

    292 flights · avg delay 30 min

Best day: Saturday (85%). Worst: Sunday (73%).

Smarter routing

Nearby airports that run more on time

  • DTW → MBS 77% chance on time

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to MBS International Airport · 1,060 flights a year · 58 mi from your airports · yours: 74%

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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
61
F
74
M
71
A
79
M
86
J
69
J
81
A
83
S
83
O
88
N
83
D
74

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)72%
  • Severe weather19%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume9%

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 LAN questions

What time of day is best to fly DTW to LAN?
9 AM to noon: 81% of flights arrived on time, against 64% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DTW to LAN?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 74% chance of operating and arriving on time over 910 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 LAN?
January (61% on time); the best was October (88%), 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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