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5 nonstop, 39 with 1 connection, 6 with 2 · ranked by overall best · 44 hidden by your Most reliable time setting (they leave at other times of day) · showing the top 3
Most reliable time: midday departures (11 AM–2 PM), the window with the best on-time odds for this trip. Turn off “Most reliable” under Departure time in Advanced settings to see every time.
Fares seen on this date: any route from 105 (recent searches, one way, per person; each card opens the live price)
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Why this is our top pick
- This midday flight leaves in the most reliable time of day on this route: its best departures have a 78% reliability rating vs 73% for afternoon departures.
- Compared with the next-best option (Delta 935 + SkyWest 5484 on the Airbus A321 or Boeing 737-900ER), it flies a newer plane (about 3 vs 7 years old).
- Legroom was comparable across the flights we compared (30–31 in), so it didn't set them apart.
12:15 PM6:07 PMDTW → LAX
Delta · DL 935 / OO 5484
8h 48m1 stop
2h 39m in SLC
One ticket
90%arrive on time99% connections madeCheck fares- 12:30 PM5:27 PM
DTW → LAX
Delta · DL 813 / OO 5718
7h 49m1 stop
1h 56m in PHX
One ticket
84%arrive on time92% connections madeCheck fares
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DTW → LAX
Detroit to Los Angeles: 2,602 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
79%
Cancelled
0.9%
avg delay 15 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
88% on time vs 66% after 9 PM
Most reliable airline
Delta
77% chance on time
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Delta Air Lines77%
1,999 flights · 78% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM88%
503 flights · avg delay 9 min
- 9 AM to noon84%
177 flights · avg delay 8 min
- Noon to 3 PM85%
531 flights · avg delay 9 min
- 3 to 6 PM77%
376 flights · avg delay 17 min
- 6 to 9 PM72%
817 flights · avg delay 18 min
- After 9 PM66%
198 flights · avg delay 31 min
Best day: Wednesday (87%). Worst: Sunday (78%).
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