Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on PLN–DTW: 7.7% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 7.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 243 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PLN to DTW
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 21 min |
| Friday | 84% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations75%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PLN to DTW delayed?
- 17% of PLN–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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PLN to DTW?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PLN to DTW?
- The scheduled PLN–DTW flight time averages 1h 13m over 243 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are PLN to DTW flights cancelled?
- 7.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from PLN to DTW?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,500 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.