Best Time to Fly ATW to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Appleton International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 79.3% of Appleton (ATW) to Detroit (DTW) flights arrived on time (1,069 scheduled flights). That is 1.7 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 86.8% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 78.8%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and December the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 1.4% (US average 1.8%).
ATW 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 | 86.8% | 78 min | 0.0% | 68 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78.8% | 105 min | 1.5% | 1,001 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATW to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,060 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 78.2% | 2.7% | 146 |
| 7am–8am | 87.3% | 1.0% | 583 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.1% | 1.1% | 652 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.2% | 1.2% | 346 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.2% | 1.0% | 302 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATW 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) | 55.3% | -25.5 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.7% | -14.1 pts | 2.8% | 71 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.8% | +1.1 pts | 0.6% | 349 |
| All other days | 80.8% | — | 1.2% | 1,602 |
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).