Best Time to Fly APN to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Alpena County Regional → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
631 flights were scheduled from Alpena (APN) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 83.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (93% on time) and December the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 4.9% (US average 1.8%).
APN to DTW on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 83.0% | 127 min | 4.9% | 631 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly APN to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,261 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 81.3% | 4.9% | 366 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.3% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 2pm–3pm | 86.2% | 3.0% | 298 |
| 3pm–4pm | 86.1% | 0.0% | 122 |
| 5pm–6pm | 84.0% | 3.9% | 363 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.9% | 10.3% | 58 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 24 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on APN to DTW
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 25 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.9% | -10.5 pts | 9.4% | 53 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 85.9% | +2.5 pts | 0.5% | 214 |
| All other days | 83.4% | — | 4.1% | 969 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).