Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DTW–CLE. October 2025 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but January 2026 dropped to 54% — a gap of 41 points. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 95 mi
Best airline from DTW to CLE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 2.3% | 258 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76% | 21 min | 0.4% | 1,911 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to CLE
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 18 min |
| Friday | 72% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft3%
- Airline operations75%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to CLE delayed?
- 23% of DTW–CLE 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DTW to CLE?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 258 flights. 2 airlines flew DTW–CLE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to CLE?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 5 p.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 CLE?
- The scheduled DTW–CLE flight time averages 57m over 95 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DTW to CLE flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 CLE?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,238 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.