Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 45% — a 49-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 207 mi
Best airline from TVC to DTW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 84% | 12 min | 1.6% | 767 |
| Endeavor Air | 83% | 17 min | 1.0% | 96 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 26 min | 1.3% | 1,311 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TVC to DTW
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 73% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft5%
- Airline operations57%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather25%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TVC to DTW delayed?
- 23% of TVC–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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TVC to DTW?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 767 flights. 3 airlines flew TVC–DTW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TVC to DTW?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TVC to DTW?
- The scheduled TVC–DTW flight time averages 1h 10m over 207 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are TVC to DTW flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 TVC to DTW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 49-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,174 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.