Route on-time record
MQT to DTW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Gwinn (Marquette/Sawyer International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 364 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 81% arrived within 15 minutes and 5.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4313 at 7:30 AM.
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MQT → DTW
Gwinn to Detroit: 364 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
81%
Cancelled
5.8%
avg delay 26 min
Best time to leave
3 to 6 PM
88% on time vs 74% noon to 3 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
76% 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 4313 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:30 AM → 8:55 AM1h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
72%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 14.7%
- Avg arrival delay
- 33 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (93 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 14.7% of the time (16 of 109).
Moderate track record · 93 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)76%
364 flights · 81% on time as flown · 5.8% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM83%
86 flights · avg delay 21 min
- Noon to 3 PM74%
156 flights · avg delay 40 min
- 3 to 6 PM88%
122 flights · avg delay 12 min
Best day: Tuesday (89%). Worst: Monday (78%).
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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)56%
- Severe weather39%
- Air traffic control and airport volume5%
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
MQT to DTW questions
- What time of day is best to fly MQT to DTW?
- 3 to 6 PM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 74% for departures noon to 3 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from MQT to DTW?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 364 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 MQT to DTW?
- January (76% 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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