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5 nonstop, 40 with 1 connection, 6 with 2 · ranked by overall best · 14 hidden by your Most reliable time setting (they leave at other times of day) · showing the top 3
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Why this is our top pick
- This morning flight leaves in the most reliable time of day on this route: its best departures have a 78% reliability rating vs 65% for night departures.
- It has 1 inch less legroom than the next-best option (Southwest 884 + Southwest 1771 on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 or 737-800), but it arrives on time 8 points more often.
6:25 AM10:15 AMDTW → SLC
Southwest · WN 884 / WN 1771
5h 50m1 stop
1h 05m in DEN
One ticket
81%arrive on time89% connections madeCheck fares
7:00 AM12:54 PMDTW → SLC
Delta · DL 1746 / DL 2651
7h 41m1 stop
2h 57m in MSP
One ticket
86%arrive on time97% connections madeCheck fares
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DTW → SLC
Detroit to Salt Lake City: 1,576 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
81%
Cancelled
0.2%
avg delay 12 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
90% on time vs 67% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
Delta
80% chance on time
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Delta Air Lines80%
1,540 flights · 80% on time as flown · 0.2% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM90%
442 flights · avg delay 8 min
- Noon to 3 PM89%
365 flights · avg delay 6 min
- 3 to 6 PM75%
345 flights · avg delay 16 min
- 6 to 9 PM67%
389 flights · avg delay 21 min
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