Best Time to Fly DTW to SBN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → South Bend International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
712 flights were scheduled from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN) in the last 12 months, and 70.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.7 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 (78% on time) and January the worst month (51%).
The cancellation rate was 1.0% (US average 1.8%).
DTW to SBN 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 | 70.9% | 104 min | 1.0% | 711 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to SBN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,132 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.3% | 0.9% | 338 |
| 1pm–2pm | 88.7% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 58.5% | 1.1% | 568 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.3% | 0.0% | 111 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 23 | |
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 SBN
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 | 19 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.5% | -3.2 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.3% | +2.5 pts | 0.4% | 233 |
| All other days | 67.8% | — | 0.6% | 849 |
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).