Detroit (DTW) to Charleston (CHS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Charleston (CHS) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 57% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 667 mi
Best airline from DTW to CHS
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 92% | 10 min | 6.4% | 78 |
| Endeavor Air | 88% | 17 min | 1.8% | 271 |
| Delta Air Lines | 87% | 9 min | 1.6% | 314 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 71% | 22 min | 1.1% | 808 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to CHS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 14 min |
| Friday | 72% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft6%
- Airline operations65%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to CHS delayed?
- 22% of DTW–CHS 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DTW to CHS?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 78 flights. 4 airlines flew DTW–CHS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to CHS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to CHS?
- The scheduled DTW–CHS flight time averages 2h 8m over 667 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DTW to CHS flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 CHS?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,489 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.