Route on-time record
SLC to DTW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 1,571 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 89% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2289 at 6:00 AM.
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SLC → DTW
Salt Lake City to Detroit: 1,571 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
89%
Cancelled
0.2%
avg delay 8 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
95% on time vs 80% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
Delta
89% 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 · Delta 2289
6:00 AM → 11:22 AM3h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
95%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 95%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 3 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (365 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 365 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 95% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 80%).
Strong track record · 365 flights
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9:54 AM → 3:19 PM3h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 3 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (364 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 365 scheduled flights.
- 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 · 364 flights
Find Delta 2236 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · Delta 417
11:00 AM → 4:27 PM3h 27m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 96%
- Cancelled
- 4.2%
- Avg arrival delay
- 2 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (23 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.
Limited track record · 23 flights
Find Delta 417 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · Delta 2244
2:26 PM → 7:50 PM3h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 88%
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 8 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (362 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 362 flights
Find Delta 2244 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · Delta 2255
6:38 PM → 11:59 PM3h 22m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
80%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (352 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 353 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 80% on time; Before 9 AM: 95%).
Strong track record · 352 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Delta Air Lines89%
1,535 flights · 89% on time as flown · 0.2% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM95%
366 flights · avg delay 3 min
- 9 AM to noon92%
400 flights · avg delay 3 min
- Noon to 3 PM89%
349 flights · avg delay 9 min
- 3 to 6 PM82%
51 flights · avg delay 16 min
- 6 to 9 PM80%
343 flights · avg delay 15 min
- After 9 PM85%
62 flights · avg delay 8 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.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)55%
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Air traffic control and airport volume20%
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
SLC to DTW questions
- What time of day is best to fly SLC to DTW?
- Before 9 AM: 95% of flights arrived on time, against 80% 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 SLC to DTW?
- Delta, with a season-adjusted 89% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,535 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 SLC to DTW?
- July (82% on time); the best was February (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.
More routes from SLC
- DTW to SLC (return)
- SLC to DEN 77%
- SLC to PHX 84%
- SLC to SEA 79%
- SLC to LAX 86%
- SLC to DFW 78%
- SLC to LAS 78%
- SLC to SFO 72%
- SLC to ORD 75%
- SLC to ATL 86%
- SLC to SAN 84%
- SLC to PDX 88%
- SLC to SMF 86%
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