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Route on-time record

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

South Bend (South Bend International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 703 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4034 at 2:18 PM.

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

SBN → DTW

South Bend to Detroit: 703 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

1.1%

avg delay 29 min

Best time to leave

No clear winner

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

78% 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 · SkyWest 4034 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    2:18 PM → 3:20 PM1h 02m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 4079; its record covers all of them.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (61 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 61 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 · 61 flights

    Find 2:18 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · SkyWest 3837 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    8:20 AM → 9:24 AM1h 05m nonstop

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

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    1.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    32 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (358 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 358 flights

    Find 8:20 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 4022 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    2:10 PM → 3:14 PM1h 04m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DTW's trouble window: 64% of its 28 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 24 flights

    Find 2:10 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)78%

    703 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM80%

    364 flights · avg delay 32 min

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    339 flights · avg delay 25 min

Best day: Saturday (84%). Worst: Monday (69%).

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
78
M
82
A
85
M
87
J
63
J
76
A
84
S
89
O
87
N
85
D
65

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)77%
  • Severe weather15%
  • 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

SBN to DTW questions

Which airline is most on time from SBN to DTW?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 703 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 SBN to DTW?
June (63% on time); the best was September (89%), 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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