Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ROC–DTW. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but February 2026 dropped to 54% — a gap of 42 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 296 mi
Best airline from ROC to DTW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 1.0% | 507 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 22 min | 1.1% | 804 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77% | 26 min | 3.2% | 63 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ROC to DTW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 21 min |
| Friday | 75% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 27 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 operations55%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ROC to DTW delayed?
- 20% of ROC–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.
- Which airline is most reliable from ROC to DTW?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 507 flights. 3 airlines flew ROC–DTW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ROC to DTW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ROC to DTW?
- The scheduled ROC–DTW flight time averages 1h 24m over 296 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ROC to DTW flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ROC to DTW?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,378 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.