Cleveland (CLE) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Cleveland (CLE) to Detroit (DTW) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 57% — a 38-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 95 mi
Best airline from CLE to DTW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 11 min | 2.1% | 283 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 21 min | 0.4% | 1,778 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to DTW
Aim for departures around 6 p.m. (96% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 26 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft4%
- Airline operations71%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to DTW delayed?
- 19% of CLE–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLE to DTW?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 283 flights. 2 airlines flew CLE–DTW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLE to DTW?
- Departures around 6 p.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLE to DTW?
- The scheduled CLE–DTW flight time averages 59m over 95 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are CLE to DTW flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 CLE to DTW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,134 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.