Detroit (DTW) to Binghamton (BGM): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Binghamton (BGM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 267 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.73
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 378 mi
Best airline from DTW to BGM
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 2.8% | 214 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 1.4% | 292 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to BGM
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 14 min |
| Friday | 80% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft8%
- Airline operations72%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather10%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to BGM delayed?
- 19% of DTW–BGM 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DTW to BGM?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 214 flights. 2 airlines flew DTW–BGM frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to BGM?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 6 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 BGM?
- The scheduled DTW–BGM flight time averages 1h 24m over 378 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are DTW to BGM flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DTW to BGM?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 32% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 68-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 506 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.