Alpena (APN) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Alpena (APN) to Detroit (DTW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.9% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 198 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from APN to DTW
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 28 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 94% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 21 min |
| Friday | 81% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations72%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather24%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from APN to DTW delayed?
- 17% of APN–DTW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 20 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from APN to DTW?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from APN to DTW?
- The scheduled APN–DTW flight time averages 1h 11m over 198 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are APN to DTW flights cancelled?
- 3.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from APN to DTW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,313 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.