Birmingham (BHM) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Birmingham (BHM) to Detroit (DTW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 291 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 75% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.80
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 625 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BHM to DTW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 38 min |
| Friday | 69% | 35 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 37 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations82%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BHM to DTW delayed?
- 25% of BHM–DTW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 29 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BHM to DTW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BHM to DTW?
- The scheduled BHM–DTW flight time averages 2h 4m over 625 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are BHM to DTW flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BHM to DTW?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 786 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.