Sault Ste. Marie (CIU) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sault Ste. Marie (CIU) to Detroit (DTW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 363 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.6% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.99
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 285 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CIU to DTW
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (83% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 18 min |
| Friday | 77% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations62%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather29%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CIU to DTW delayed?
- 20% of CIU–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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CIU to DTW?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CIU to DTW?
- The scheduled CIU–DTW flight time averages 1h 22m over 285 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are CIU to DTW flights cancelled?
- 3.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from CIU to DTW?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 50-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 756 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.