Detroit (DTW) to Alpena (APN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Alpena (APN) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.5% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- 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 10 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 79% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations77%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to APN delayed?
- 19% of DTW–APN 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to APN?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (80%). 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 19% of the time.
- How often are DTW to APN flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 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 1,313 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.