Best Time to Fly LGA to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
LaGuardia → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,935 flights were scheduled from New York (LGA) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 78.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 82.0% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 74.6%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and December the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 4.9% (US average 1.8%).
LGA 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 | 82.0% | 84 min | 3.9% | 1,981 |
| Republic Airways | 75.1% | 73 min | 4.6% | 1,045 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74.6% | 88 min | 7.4% | 909 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LGA to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,895 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.0% | 13.1% | 153 |
| 6am–7am | 93.5% | 2.9% | 961 |
| 7am–8am | 91.4% | 1.4% | 142 |
| 8am–9am | 83.0% | 9.2% | 284 |
| 9am–10am | 87.5% | 2.0% | 1,058 |
| 10am–11am | 88.1% | 0.0% | 134 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.5% | 0.0% | 102 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.6% | 1.0% | 768 |
| 1pm–2pm | 87.6% | 2.5% | 315 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.4% | 2.7% | 696 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.6% | 1.8% | 566 |
| 4pm–5pm | 73.6% | 1.8% | 506 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.7% | 3.4% | 530 |
| 6pm–7pm | 62.1% | 6.3% | 189 |
| 7pm–8pm | 70.6% | 5.6% | 180 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.0% | 6.4% | 799 |
| 9pm–10pm | 66.2% | 5.7% | 512 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LGA 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) | 83.8% | +3.2 pts | 0.6% | 168 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.8% | -4.9 pts | 3.1% | 294 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.8% | -7.9 pts | 7.0% | 1,238 |
| All other days | 80.7% | — | 2.8% | 6,195 |
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).