Charleston (CHS) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charleston (CHS) to Detroit (DTW) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in January 2025 that fell to 59% — a 38-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 667 mi
Best airline from CHS to DTW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 93% | 9 min | 5.3% | 75 |
| Delta Air Lines | 90% | 11 min | 1.4% | 351 |
| Endeavor Air | 87% | 14 min | 2.3% | 216 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 22 min | 1.1% | 802 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CHS to DTW
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 12 min |
| Friday | 77% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Airline operations54%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather24%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CHS to DTW delayed?
- 19% of CHS–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CHS to DTW?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 93%, based on 75 flights. 4 airlines flew CHS–DTW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CHS to DTW?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CHS to DTW?
- The scheduled CHS–DTW flight time averages 2h 7m over 667 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are CHS to DTW flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 CHS to DTW?
- January 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,463 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.