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Route on-time record

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

Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 920 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 5752 at 5:45 PM.

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IND → DTW

Indianapolis to Detroit: 920 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

1.4%

avg delay 20 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

85% on time vs 74% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

80% 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 · Republic 5752 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    5:45 PM → 6:57 PM1h 12m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 74% on time; Before 9 AM: 85%).
    • 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 · 20 flights

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  2. #2 · SkyWest 3994 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    3:59 PM → 5:10 PM1h 11m nonstop

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

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 74% on time; Before 9 AM: 85%).
    • 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 · 25 flights

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  3. #3 · SkyWest 3875 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:35 AM → 11:45 AM1h 10m nonstop

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

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    68%
    Cancelled
    1.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    29 min
    • Arrived on time 68% of the time (68 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Moderate track record · 68 flights

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  4. #4 · SkyWest 3872 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    7:35 PM → 8:51 PM1h 16m nonstop

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

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    4.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Limited track record · 23 flights

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  5. #5 · SkyWest 3879 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    3:25 PM → 4:38 PM1h 13m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    69%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    39 min
    • Arrived on time 69% of the time (121 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 121 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 74% on time; Before 9 AM: 85%).
    • 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 · 121 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)80%

    147 flights · 80% on time as flown · 1.4% cancel

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)76%

    714 flights · 78% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM85%

    136 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • 9 AM to noon80%

    176 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • Noon to 3 PM77%

    322 flights · avg delay 21 min

  • 3 to 6 PM74%

    223 flights · avg delay 27 min

  • 6 to 9 PM84%

    63 flights · avg delay 7 min

Best day: Wednesday (89%). Worst: Monday (81%).

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
66
F
83
M
86
A
91
M
86
J
81
J
77
A
83
S
91
O
91
N
90
D
80

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)60%
  • Severe weather26%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume11%
  • Late-arriving aircraft3%

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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IND to DTW questions

What time of day is best to fly IND to DTW?
Before 9 AM: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 74% for departures 3 to 6 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 IND to DTW?
Republic, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 147 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 IND to DTW?
January (66% on time); the best was October (91%), 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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