Detroit (DTW) to Kalamazoo (AZO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Kalamazoo (AZO) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 44% — a 50-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 113 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to AZO
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 30 min |
| Friday | 72% | 33 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 25 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 system4%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to AZO delayed?
- 24% of DTW–AZO 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 25 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to AZO?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to AZO?
- The scheduled DTW–AZO flight time averages 57m over 113 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DTW to AZO flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 AZO?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 44% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 50-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,122 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.