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Route on-time record

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

Memphis (Memphis International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 1,080 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 83% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2370 at 6:22 AM.

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

MEM → DTW

Memphis to Detroit: 1,080 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

83%

Cancelled

1.9%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 74% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

88% 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 · Delta 2370

    6:22 AM → 9:13 AM1h 51m nonstop

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

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    4.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (140 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.1% of the time (6 of 146).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 74%).

    Moderate track record · 140 flights

    Find Delta 2370 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · SkyWest 3720 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:36 AM → 1:29 PM1h 53m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 3796, 3590; its record covers all of them.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    27 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (77 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 77 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 · 77 flights

    Find 10:36 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 3738 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    5:45 PM → 8:38 PM1h 53m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 3760; its record covers all of them.

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    2.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    33 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (50 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: 92%).
    • Short track record (50 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 50 flights

    Find 5:45 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines88%

    399 flights · 91% on time as flown · 2.5% cancel

  • Spirit Airlines83%

    48 flights · 87% on time as flown · 2.5% cancel

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)81%

    42 flights · 81% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)77%

    591 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 AM92%

    364 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 9 AM to noon82%

    289 flights · avg delay 21 min

  • Noon to 3 PM80%

    190 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • 3 to 6 PM74%

    237 flights · avg delay 26 min

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
67
F
89
M
83
A
88
M
87
J
82
J
86
A
90
S
92
O
92
N
94
D
89

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)62%
  • Severe weather26%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume8%
  • 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

MEM to DTW questions

What time of day is best to fly MEM to DTW?
Before 9 AM: 92% 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 MEM to DTW?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 88% chance of operating and arriving on time over 399 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 MEM to DTW?
January (67% on time); the best was November (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.

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