Best Time to Fly BTV to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Patrick Leahy Burlington International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
338 flights were scheduled from Burlington (BTV) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 69.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and December the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 2.4% (US average 1.8%).
BTV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 69.4% | 106 min | 2.4% | 336 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BTV to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 897 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 84.0% | 0.0% | 119 |
| 7am–8am | 86.5% | 1.8% | 281 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 86.4% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.3% | 0.9% | 335 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.0% | 1.3% | 77 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 6 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BTV 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) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 53.6% | -27.2 pts | 0.0% | 56 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.3% | -4.5 pts | 3.3% | 61 |
| All other days | 80.7% | — | 0.9% | 766 |
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).