Detroit (DTW) to Marquette (MQT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Marquette (MQT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 364 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.7% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 349 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to MQT
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 28 min |
| Thursdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Friday | 74% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations68%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather24%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to MQT delayed?
- 21% of DTW–MQT 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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to MQT?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to MQT?
- The scheduled DTW–MQT flight time averages 1h 31m over 349 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are DTW to MQT flights cancelled?
- 4.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DTW to MQT?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 729 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.