South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 47% — a 46-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 157 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SBN to DTW
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 34 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 31 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 14 min |
| Friday | 76% | 28 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations80%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SBN to DTW delayed?
- 20% of SBN–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 24 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SBN to DTW?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SBN to DTW?
- The scheduled SBN–DTW flight time averages 1h 6m over 157 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are SBN to DTW flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 SBN to DTW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 46-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,161 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.