Greensboro/High Point (GSO) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Greensboro/High Point (GSO) to Detroit (DTW) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 61% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 460 mi
Best airline from GSO to DTW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 9 min | 1.4% | 357 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77% | 30 min | 2.8% | 429 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GSO to DTW
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (98% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 36 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 12 min |
| Friday | 80% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 33 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 20 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 operations66%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather24%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GSO to DTW delayed?
- 18% of GSO–DTW 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from GSO to DTW?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 357 flights. 2 airlines flew GSO–DTW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GSO to DTW?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GSO to DTW?
- The scheduled GSO–DTW flight time averages 1h 46m over 460 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are GSO to DTW flights cancelled?
- 2.2% 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 GSO to DTW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 786 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.