Appleton (ATW) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ATW–DTW. August 2025 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but January 2026 dropped to 55% — a gap of 40 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 296 mi
Best airline from ATW to DTW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 87% | 11 min | 0.0% | 68 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 21 min | 1.2% | 2,048 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATW to DTW
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 24 min |
| Friday | 79% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations71%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATW to DTW delayed?
- 20% of ATW–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.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATW to DTW?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 68 flights. 2 airlines flew ATW–DTW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATW to DTW?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATW to DTW?
- The scheduled ATW–DTW flight time averages 1h 22m over 296 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ATW to DTW flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATW to DTW?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,122 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.