Detroit (DTW) to Jacksonville (JAX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Jacksonville (JAX) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 95% of arrivals were on time; in January 2025 that fell to 66% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 813 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to JAX
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 91% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 9 min |
| Friday | 81% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Airline operations56%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to JAX delayed?
- 17% of DTW–JAX 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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to JAX?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to JAX?
- The scheduled DTW–JAX flight time averages 2h 19m over 813 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are DTW to JAX flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DTW to JAX?
- January 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,186 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.