Route on-time record
LAN to DTW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 911 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4060 at 5:40 AM.
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LAN → DTW
Lansing to Detroit: 911 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
76%
Cancelled
0.8%
avg delay 30 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
84% on time vs 65% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
75% 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 4060 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:40 AM → 6:28 AM48m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.
83%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 22 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (298 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 65%).
Strong track record · 298 flights
Find 5:40 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 3687 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
11:45 AM → 12:33 PM49m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
78%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Avg arrival delay
- 24 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (284 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 284 flights
Find 11:45 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 4103 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:13 PM → 7:04 PM51m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
68%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 70%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 33 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 65% on time; Before 9 AM: 84%).
- Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 20 flights
Find 6:13 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · SkyWest 4065 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:19 PM → 7:09 PM50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.
66%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 67%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 27 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 65% on time; Before 9 AM: 84%).
- Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 21 flights
Find 6:19 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · SkyWest 4112 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:26 PM → 7:15 PM49m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.
56%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 35%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 54 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 (6 to 9 PM: 65% on time; Before 9 AM: 84%).
- Short track record (31 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 31 flights
Find 6:26 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)75%
911 flights · 76% on time as flown · 0.8% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM84%
317 flights · avg delay 24 min
- 9 AM to noon81%
216 flights · avg delay 20 min
- Noon to 3 PM69%
92 flights · avg delay 48 min
- 6 to 9 PM65%
286 flights · avg delay 38 min
Best day: Saturday (83%). Worst: Friday (76%).
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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.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)72%
- Severe weather20%
- Air traffic control and airport volume8%
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
LAN to DTW questions
- What time of day is best to fly LAN to DTW?
- Before 9 AM: 84% of flights arrived on time, against 65% for departures 6 to 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 LAN to DTW?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 75% chance of operating and arriving on time over 911 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 LAN to DTW?
- January (60% on time); the best was October (90%), 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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