Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh (PIT) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 92% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 50% — a 42-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 201 mi
Best airline from DTW to PIT
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 86% | 9 min | 0.3% | 582 |
| Endeavor Air | 84% | 13 min | 1.9% | 208 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 15 min | 1.4% | 414 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76% | 21 min | 0.5% | 1,235 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to PIT
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 17 min |
| Friday | 75% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft11%
- Airline operations68%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to PIT delayed?
- 20% of DTW–PIT 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DTW to PIT?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 582 flights. 4 airlines flew DTW–PIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to PIT?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to PIT?
- The scheduled DTW–PIT flight time averages 1h 10m over 201 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are DTW to PIT 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 PIT?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,439 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.