Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham (BHM): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham (BHM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 292 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.80
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 625 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to BHM
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (76% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 17 min |
| Friday | 67% | 27 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft4%
- Airline operations75%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to BHM delayed?
- 29% of DTW–BHM 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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to BHM?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (76% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to BHM?
- The scheduled DTW–BHM flight time averages 1h 58m over 625 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are DTW to BHM flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DTW to BHM?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2025 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 786 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.