Best Time to Fly DTW to CLE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → Cleveland-Hopkins International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,066 flights were scheduled from Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland (CLE) in the last 12 months, and 74.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.6 points below 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 (83% on time) and January the worst month (59%).
The cancellation rate was 0.5% (US average 1.8%).
DTW to CLE 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 | 74.1% | 88 min | 0.4% | 1,030 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 18 | ||
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 18 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to CLE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,102 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 82.1% | 0.8% | 378 |
| 10am–11am | 72.1% | 2.3% | 44 |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.8% | 0.0% | 520 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.7% | 0.6% | 315 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.6% | 4.5% | 44 |
| 4pm–5pm | 81.5% | 0.0% | 163 |
| 5pm–6pm | 62.6% | 0.0% | 99 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.4% | 1.8% | 57 |
| 7pm–8pm | 90.3% | 0.0% | 31 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.5% | 0.8% | 132 |
| 9pm–10pm | 71.8% | 0.0% | 124 |
| 10pm–11pm | 82.8% | 0.0% | 180 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DTW to CLE
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) | 68.1% | -10.7 pts | 0.0% | 47 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.1% | -13.7 pts | 1.1% | 88 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.0% | -5.8 pts | 1.3% | 390 |
| All other days | 78.8% | — | 0.2% | 1,577 |
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).