Best Time to Fly PBI to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Palm Beach International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
475 flights were scheduled from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 76.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.3 points below 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 (82% on time) and December the worst month (53%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
PBI 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 | 76.3% | 77 min | 1.3% | 475 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PBI to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 941 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm–1pm | 80.0% | 0.7% | 453 |
| 1pm–2pm | 67.2% | 0.0% | 58 |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.6% | 1.8% | 219 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.9% | 1.2% | 162 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 24 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PBI 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 | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 54.2% | -21.0 pts | 0.0% | 59 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.5% | +5.2 pts | 4.0% | 124 |
| All other days | 75.3% | — | 0.9% | 744 |
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).