Best Time to Fly CLT to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,509 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 82.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 87.0% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 77.9%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 87.0% | 85 min | 1.4% | 1,343 |
| American Airlines | 79.0% | 74 min | 1.8% | 2,065 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77.9% | 58 min | 2.9% | 70 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 30 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,387 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 94.5% | 1.1% | 694 |
| 7am–8am | 89.8% | 0.6% | 485 |
| 8am–9am | 92.5% | 2.3% | 218 |
| 9am–10am | 89.8% | 1.4% | 996 |
| 10am–11am | 90.9% | 7.2% | 83 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.4% | 0.5% | 217 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.4% | 1.5% | 472 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.0% | 0.3% | 867 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.0% | 1.5% | 340 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.7% | 3.2% | 126 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.8% | 0.9% | 317 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.6% | 0.4% | 970 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.0% | 0.6% | 314 |
| 7pm–8pm | 83.3% | 1.2% | 85 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.7% | 1.3% | 527 |
| 9pm–10pm | 77.6% | 1.9% | 160 |
| 10pm–11pm | 67.9% | 2.7% | 516 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT 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) | 75.7% | -8.3 pts | 0.7% | 141 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.2% | -8.8 pts | 0.0% | 274 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.6% | -12.4 pts | 1.4% | 1,239 |
| All other days | 84.0% | — | 1.2% | 5,733 |
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).