Best Time to Fly JAX to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Jacksonville International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
637 flights were scheduled from Jacksonville (JAX) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 87.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and July the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 2.4% (US average 1.8%).
JAX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 87.0% | 76 min | 2.4% | 637 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JAX to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,200 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 11am–12pm | 90.5% | 2.4% | 540 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.7% | 1.8% | 171 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 88.4% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 6pm–7pm | 79.9% | 0.8% | 396 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 11 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JAX 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 | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 90.0% | +2.2 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.9% | -11.9 pts | 3.1% | 223 |
| All other days | 87.8% | — | 1.4% | 923 |
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).