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Route on-time record

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

Newark (Newark Liberty International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 3,751 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2596 at 6:00 AM.

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

EWR → DTW

Newark to Detroit: 3,751 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

4.9%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 61% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

United

82% chance on time

Check EWR to DTW fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $148 (United 3514 on 2026-11-12). 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 2596

    6:00 AM → 7:55 AM1h 55m nonstop

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

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (355 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; After 9 PM: 61%).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 355 flights

    Find Delta 2596 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Republic 3672 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    7:30 AM → 9:31 AM2h 01m nonstop

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

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    97%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 97% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 36 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; After 9 PM: 61%).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 36 flights

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  3. #3 · Republic 3622 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    1:30 PM → 3:37 PM2h 07m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (46 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 46 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 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

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  4. #4 · Republic 3700 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    9:00 AM → 10:54 AM2h 07m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    6.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (194 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.7% of the time (14 of 208).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 194 flights

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  5. #5 · Delta 2566

    9:43 AM → 11:45 AM2h 02m nonstop

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

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    2.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (332 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 332 flights

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  6. #6 · Republic 3586 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    6:30 PM → 8:44 PM2h 14m nonstop

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

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    5.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (161 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.8% of the time (10 of 171).
    • Departs inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 161 flights

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  7. #7 · Republic 3565 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    2:00 PM → 4:08 PM2h 08m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-27.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Lands inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 72% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 20 flights

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  8. #8 · Republic 3418 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    9:41 PM → 11:56 PM2h 15m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    3.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (28 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 61% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (28 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 28 flights

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  9. #9 · Republic 3437 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    4:16 PM → 6:23 PM2h 07m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Republic 3558; its record covers all of them.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    4.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (282 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.4% of the time (13 of 296).
    • Departs inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 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 · 282 flights

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  10. #10 · Delta 2577

    1:05 PM → 3:01 PM1h 56m nonstop

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

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    2.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (353 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 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 · 353 flights

    Find Delta 2577 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • United Airlines82%

    125 flights · 86% on time as flown · 3.4% cancel

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)78%

    1,411 flights · 83% on time as flown · 5.7% cancel

  • Delta Air Lines75%

    1,621 flights · 78% on time as flown · 3.5% cancel

  • Spirit Airlines65%

    594 flights · 69% on time as flown · 7.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM89%

    778 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 9 AM to noon85%

    731 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • Noon to 3 PM79%

    660 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • 3 to 6 PM77%

    780 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • 6 to 9 PM66%

    379 flights · avg delay 35 min

  • After 9 PM61%

    423 flights · avg delay 29 min

Best day: Tuesday (82%). Worst: Thursday (78%).

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
79
F
86
M
86
A
82
M
80
J
73
J
66
A
79
S
84
O
82
N
83
D
75

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft41%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume31%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)26%
  • 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

EWR to DTW questions

What time of day is best to fly EWR to DTW?
Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 61% for departures after 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 EWR to DTW?
United, with a season-adjusted 82% chance of operating and arriving on time over 125 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 EWR to DTW?
July (66% on time); the best was February (86%), 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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