Marquette (MQT) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Marquette (MQT) to Detroit (DTW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 364 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.7% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 349 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MQT to DTW
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (79%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 20 min |
| Friday | 80% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations64%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather32%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MQT to DTW delayed?
- 18% of MQT–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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MQT to DTW?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (79%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MQT to DTW?
- The scheduled MQT–DTW flight time averages 1h 26m over 349 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MQT to DTW flights cancelled?
- 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from MQT to DTW?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 760 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.