Burlington (BTV) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Burlington (BTV) to Detroit (DTW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 298 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.82
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 537 mi
Best airline from BTV to DTW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 83% | 18 min | 1.3% | 224 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76% | 25 min | 1.0% | 670 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BTV to DTW
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 22 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 24 min |
| Friday | 74% | 33 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft12%
- Airline operations59%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BTV to DTW delayed?
- 22% of BTV–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BTV to DTW?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 224 flights. 2 airlines flew BTV–DTW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BTV to DTW?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BTV to DTW?
- The scheduled BTV–DTW flight time averages 2h 5m over 537 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BTV to DTW flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 BTV to DTW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 38% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 60-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 904 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.