Best Time to Fly DTW to ELM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → Elmira/Corning Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
925 flights were scheduled from Detroit (DTW) to Elmira/Corning (ELM) in the last 12 months, and 76.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.7 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 December the worst month (59%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
DTW to ELM 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 | 76.9% | 95 min | 1.2% | 925 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to ELM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,676 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 78.8% | 1.7% | 298 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.9% | 0.0% | 138 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.2% | 0.8% | 125 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.0% | 0.2% | 402 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 80.0% | 0.6% | 659 |
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 ELM
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) | 53.3% | -26.8 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.0% | -5.1 pts | 2.4% | 41 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.1% | -8.0 pts | 0.3% | 341 |
| All other days | 80.1% | — | 0.8% | 1,264 |
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).