Madison (MSN) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSN–DTW. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but January 2026 dropped to 60% — a gap of 34 points. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 80%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 311 mi
Best airline from MSN to DTW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 96% | 3 min | 2.9% | 68 |
| Delta Air Lines | 88% | 12 min | 0.6% | 846 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 83% | 18 min | 0.3% | 1,369 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSN to DTW
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 11 min |
| Friday | 79% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations68%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSN to DTW delayed?
- 15% of MSN–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSN to DTW?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 96%, based on 68 flights. 3 airlines flew MSN–DTW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSN to DTW?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 4 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 MSN to DTW?
- The scheduled MSN–DTW flight time averages 1h 20m over 311 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are MSN to DTW flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 MSN to DTW?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from MSN
Other ways to fly to Detroit (DTW)
Related guides
Based on 2,300 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.