Huntsville (HSV) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Huntsville (HSV) to Detroit (DTW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 103 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.28
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 554 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HSV to DTW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 12 min |
| Friday | 68% | 50 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 39 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations86%
- National airspace system2%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HSV to DTW delayed?
- 21% of HSV–DTW 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 23 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HSV to DTW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HSV to DTW?
- The scheduled HSV–DTW flight time averages 1h 54m over 554 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are HSV to DTW flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for HSV to DTW?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 68%.
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Based on 290 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.