Best Time to Fly MQT to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Marquette Sawyer Regional → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
364 flights were scheduled from Marquette (MQT) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 79.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and January the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 6.0% (US average 1.8%).
MQT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 79.5% | 143 min | 6.0% | 364 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MQT to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 729 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 84.0% | 10.9% | 147 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.5% | 3.3% | 274 |
| 2pm–3pm | 86.8% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 3pm–4pm | 85.6% | 0.0% | 153 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 84.7% | 2.0% | 100 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MQT 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 | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 30 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.7% | +5.5 pts | 0.8% | 124 |
| All other days | 82.2% | — | 4.1% | 562 |
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).