Birmingham (BHM) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Birmingham (BHM) to Detroit (DTW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 312 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.85
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 625 mi
Best airline from BHM 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 | 95% | 5 min | 0.9% | 114 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 33 min | 0.8% | 707 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BHM to DTW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 36 min |
| Friday | 72% | 32 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 32 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 34 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?
- 24% of BHM–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 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BHM to DTW?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 95%, based on 114 flights. 2 airlines flew BHM–DTW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BHM to DTW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (87% 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 24% of the time.
- How often are BHM to DTW flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 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 854 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.