Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on DTW–PLN: 7.7% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 7.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 243 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to PLN
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 21 min |
| Friday | 80% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations69%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather24%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to PLN delayed?
- 22% of DTW–PLN 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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to PLN?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (85% 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 PLN?
- The scheduled DTW–PLN flight time averages 1h 15m over 243 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are DTW to PLN flights cancelled?
- 7.7% 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 PLN?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,500 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.