Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DTW–ROC. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but February 2025 dropped to 56% — a gap of 37 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 296 mi
Best airline from DTW to ROC
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 89% | 6 min | 0.5% | 444 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76% | 24 min | 1.0% | 803 |
| Delta Air Lines | 76% | 17 min | 3.4% | 119 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to ROC
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 16 min |
| Friday | 75% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft6%
- Airline operations70%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to ROC delayed?
- 20% of DTW–ROC 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DTW to ROC?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 444 flights. 3 airlines flew DTW–ROC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to ROC?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to ROC?
- The scheduled DTW–ROC flight time averages 1h 19m over 296 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are DTW to ROC flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 ROC?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,368 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.