Detroit (DTW) to Albany (ALB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DTW–ALB. May 2026 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but January 2026 dropped to 53% — a gap of 39 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 489 mi
Best airline from DTW to ALB
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 85% | 5 min | 0.6% | 164 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 18 min | 0.8% | 1,650 |
| Delta Air Lines | 71% | 22 min | 1.0% | 605 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to ALB
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 75% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft10%
- Airline operations66%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to ALB delayed?
- 22% of DTW–ALB 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DTW to ALB?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 164 flights. 3 airlines flew DTW–ALB frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to ALB?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to ALB?
- The scheduled DTW–ALB flight time averages 1h 36m over 489 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DTW to ALB flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 DTW to ALB?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,419 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.