Best Time to Fly ALB to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albany International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 83.1% of Albany (ALB) to Detroit (DTW) flights arrived on time (1,095 scheduled flights). That is 5.5 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 92.0%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 79.6%.
September has been the best month (96% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (82%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ALB to DTW on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 92.0% | 140 min | 0.3% | 303 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79.6% | 117 min | 2.0% | 792 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ALB to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,303 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 78.8% | 1.4% | 215 |
| 6am–7am | 93.8% | 0.2% | 515 |
| 9am–10am | 92.0% | 0.6% | 353 |
| 10am–11am | 97.4% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.5% | 1.1% | 362 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.5% | 1.6% | 129 |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.0% | 4.9% | 81 |
| 5pm–6pm | 78.3% | 0.6% | 535 |
| 6pm–7pm | 96.0% | 0.0% | 75 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ALB to DTW
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 74.5% | -11.5 pts | 2.1% | 48 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.8% | -20.3 pts | 1.4% | 74 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.3% | -2.7 pts | 0.3% | 354 |
| All other days | 86.0% | — | 0.9% | 1,827 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).