Route on-time record
GSO to DTW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Greensboro (Piedmont Triad International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 424 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 3869 at 6:10 AM.
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GSO → DTW
Greensboro to Detroit: 424 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
76%
Cancelled
2.8%
avg delay 30 min
Best time to leave
Noon to 3 PM
86% on time vs 70% 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 · SkyWest 3869 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:10 AM → 7:55 AM1h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.
79%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 82%
- Cancelled
- 5.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 22 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (34 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.6% of the time (2 of 36).
- Short track record (34 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 34 flights
Find 6:10 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 3877 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:15 PM → 7:00 PM1h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.
71%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 72%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 22 min
- Arrived on time 72% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 36 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 70% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 86%).
- Short track record (36 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 36 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)74%
424 flights · 76% on time as flown · 2.8% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM82%
162 flights · avg delay 29 min
- Noon to 3 PM86%
42 flights · avg delay 16 min
- 3 to 6 PM70%
220 flights · avg delay 33 min
Best day: Wednesday (90%). 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.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)68%
- Severe weather29%
- Air traffic control and airport volume3%
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
GSO to DTW questions
- What time of day is best to fly GSO to DTW?
- Noon to 3 PM: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 70% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from GSO to DTW?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 74% chance of operating and arriving on time over 424 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 GSO to DTW?
- January (73% on time); the best was September (94%), 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 GSO
- DTW to GSO (return)
- GSO to ATL 89%
- GSO to LGA 77%
- GSO to ORD 78%
- GSO to CLT 85%
- GSO to DFW 77%
- GSO to DCA 72%
- GSO to MIA 88%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops