Route on-time record
FWA to DTW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 695 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 3961 at 8:25 AM.
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FWA → DTW
Fort Wayne to Detroit: 695 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
80%
Cancelled
0.6%
avg delay 23 min
Best time to leave
No clear winner
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
79% 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 · SkyWest 3961 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:25 AM → 9:13 AM1h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 81%
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Avg arrival delay
- 19 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (361 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 361 flights
Find 8:25 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 3752 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
2:16 PM → 3:14 PM1h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 35 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (141 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 141 scheduled flights.
- 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 · 141 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)79%
695 flights · 80% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM81%
362 flights · avg delay 19 min
- Noon to 3 PM79%
329 flights · avg delay 27 min
Best day: Wednesday (89%). 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
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)68%
- Severe weather22%
- Air traffic control and airport volume9%
- Security1%
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
FWA to DTW questions
- Which airline is most on time from FWA to DTW?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 79% chance of operating and arriving on time over 695 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 FWA to DTW?
- December (65% on time); the best was April (92%), 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.
More routes from FWA
- DTW to FWA (return)
- FWA to ORD 65%
- FWA to DFW 78%
- FWA to ATL 81%
- FWA to MSP 80%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops