Cleveland (CLE) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 60m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 95 mi
Best airline from CLE to DTW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 90% | 10 min | 2.3% | 258 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 20 min | 0.4% | 1,911 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to DTW
Aim for departures around 6 p.m. (95% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 18 min |
| Friday | 75% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 aircraft3%
- Airline operations71%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to DTW delayed?
- 18% of CLE–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLE to DTW?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 258 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 (95% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (74%). 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 60m over 95 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are CLE to DTW flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 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 2,237 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.