Detroit (DTW) to Burlington (BTV): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Burlington (BTV) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 297 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.81
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 537 mi
Best airline from DTW to BTV
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 87% | 13 min | 1.3% | 223 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 72% | 26 min | 1.0% | 671 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to BTV
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (95% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 22 min |
| Friday | 71% | 26 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft3%
- Airline operations70%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to BTV delayed?
- 24% of DTW–BTV 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DTW to BTV?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 223 flights. 2 airlines flew DTW–BTV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to BTV?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to BTV?
- The scheduled DTW–BTV flight time averages 1h 47m over 537 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DTW to BTV flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 BTV?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 904 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.