Detroit (DTW) to Greensboro/High Point (GSO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DTW–GSO. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 98% of the time, but January 2026 dropped to 44% — a gap of 54 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 460 mi
Best airline from DTW to GSO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 89% | 7 min | 1.6% | 315 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70% | 34 min | 2.8% | 429 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to GSO
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (93% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 34 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 12 min |
| Friday | 75% | 32 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 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 aircraft5%
- Airline operations64%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather24%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to GSO delayed?
- 22% of DTW–GSO 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DTW to GSO?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 315 flights. 2 airlines flew DTW–GSO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to GSO?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to GSO?
- The scheduled DTW–GSO flight time averages 1h 42m over 460 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DTW to GSO flights cancelled?
- 2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DTW to GSO?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 44% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 54-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 745 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.