Best Time to Fly CLE to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cleveland-Hopkins International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,065 flights were scheduled from Cleveland (CLE) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 79.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and January the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
CLE 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 | 78.8% | 114 min | 0.3% | 1,030 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 17 | ||
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 18 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLE to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,101 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 6am–7am | 85.0% | 0.0% | 194 |
| 7am–8am | 91.8% | 0.0% | 98 |
| 8am–9am | 87.7% | 0.6% | 156 |
| 10am–11am | 83.3% | 0.5% | 379 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.6% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 1pm–2pm | 89.1% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.4% | 0.0% | 471 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.5% | 1.0% | 99 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.7% | 1.0% | 205 |
| 5pm–6pm | 82.5% | 1.1% | 179 |
| 6pm–7pm | 94.9% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 7pm–8pm | 78.7% | 0.6% | 170 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLE 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) | 63.8% | -19.1 pts | 0.0% | 47 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.6% | -9.3 pts | 1.1% | 88 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.7% | -2.2 pts | 1.5% | 390 |
| All other days | 82.9% | — | 0.2% | 1,576 |
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).