Detroit (DTW) to Alpena (APN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Alpena (APN) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.8% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 198 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to APN
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (83% on-time); avoid 8 a.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 24 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 79% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations78%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to APN delayed?
- 20% of DTW–APN 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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to APN?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 8 a.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to APN?
- The scheduled DTW–APN flight time averages 1h 10m over 198 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are DTW to APN flights cancelled?
- 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DTW to APN?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,259 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.