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Route on-time record

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

West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 475 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2926 at 12:19 PM.

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

PBI → DTW

West Palm Beach to Detroit: 475 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

74%

Cancelled

1.3%

avg delay 20 min

Best time to leave

Noon to 3 PM

78% on time vs 62% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

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. #1 · Delta 2926

    12:19 PM → 3:20 PM3h 01m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (12 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 78% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
    • Departs inside PBI's trouble window: 84% of its 31 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
    • 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 · 12 flights

    Find Delta 2926 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Delta 2535

    12:59 PM → 4:04 PM3h 03m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (350 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 78% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
    • Departs inside PBI's trouble window: 84% of its 31 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
    • Lands inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 350 flights

    Find Delta 2535 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Delta 1044

    6:57 PM → 9:53 PM2h 56m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    64%
    Cancelled
    4.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    33 min
    • Arrived on time 64% of the time (89 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.3% of the time (4 of 94).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 62% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 78%).
    • Departs outside PBI's trouble window (11 AM to 5 PM, when 84% of its 31 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 89 flights

    Find Delta 1044 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines74%

    475 flights · 74% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    365 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • 6 to 9 PM62%

    106 flights · avg delay 32 min

Best day: Wednesday (79%). Worst: Thursday (64%).

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
74
M
72
A
73
M
72
J
66
J
69
A
76
S
91
O
93
N
79
D
63

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft47%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)30%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume22%
  • Severe weather1%

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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PBI to DTW questions

What time of day is best to fly PBI to DTW?
Noon to 3 PM: 78% of flights arrived on time, against 62% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from PBI to DTW?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 74% chance of operating and arriving on time over 475 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 PBI to DTW?
December (63% on time); the best was October (93%), 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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