Best Time to Fly MEM to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Memphis International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,010 flights were scheduled from Memphis (MEM) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 82.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 90.0% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 78.6%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and January the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
MEM 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 | 90.0% | 119 min | 2.1% | 377 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78.6% | 107 min | 1.3% | 607 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 13 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MEM to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,905 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 91.3% | 1.5% | 729 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 10am–11am | 83.2% | 1.7% | 419 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.0% | 0.6% | 172 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.6% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 2pm–3pm | 84.2% | 0.0% | 128 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.1% | 0.5% | 388 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MEM 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) | 83.9% | -1.8 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 87.1% | +1.5 pts | 1.4% | 71 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.8% | -2.8 pts | 1.4% | 425 |
| All other days | 85.7% | — | 1.2% | 1,378 |
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).