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Route on-time record

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

Santa Ana (John Wayne Orange County International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). 335 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 67% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 1857 at 11:53 AM.

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SNA → DTW

Santa Ana to Detroit: 335 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

67%

Cancelled

0.3%

avg delay 25 min

Best time to leave

Noon to 3 PM

70% on time vs 66% 9 AM to noon

Most reliable airline

Delta

67% 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 1857

    11:53 AM → 7:12 PM4h 19m nonstop

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

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    52%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 52% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (9 AM to noon: 66% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 70%).
    • 69% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 21 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines67%

    313 flights · 67% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon66%

    186 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • Noon to 3 PM70%

    149 flights · avg delay 26 min

Smarter routing

Nearby airports that run more on time

  • LAX → DTW 81% chance on time

    Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 2,603 flights a year · 36 mi from your airports · yours: 67%

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Or connect through a calmer hub

  • via SLC (Salt Lake City International Airport)

    76% both legs on time
    • SNA to SLC on time 87%, SLC to DTW on time 89%.
    • SLC rarely gets ground stops (7 in 12 months).
    Rank SNA-SLC flightsRank SLC-DTW flights

Book connections on one ticket and allow at least an hour at the hub. Leg odds are combined as independent, a rough guide.

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
70
F
72
M
54
A
81
M
70
J
70
J
66
A
72
S
88
O
76
N
82
D
69

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)42%
  • Late-arriving aircraft41%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume15%
  • Severe weather2%

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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SNA to DTW questions

What time of day is best to fly SNA to DTW?
Noon to 3 PM: 70% of flights arrived on time, against 66% for departures 9 AM to noon.
Which airline is most on time from SNA to DTW?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 67% chance of operating and arriving on time over 313 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 SNA to DTW?
March (54% on time); the best was September (88%), 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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