Best Time to Fly CMH to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John Glenn Columbus International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,462 flights were scheduled from Columbus (CMH) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 86.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 90.3% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 78.8%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and December the worst month (79%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
CMH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 90.3% | 65 min | 0.3% | 920 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78.8% | 110 min | 1.5% | 537 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 5 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CMH to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,009 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.8% | 1.0% | 602 |
| 8am–9am | 92.8% | 0.5% | 431 |
| 10am–11am | 91.9% | 0.4% | 534 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 89.5% | 0.0% | 190 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.3% | 0.4% | 546 |
| 3pm–4pm | 90.5% | 0.0% | 84 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 74.3% | 0.7% | 153 |
| 6pm–7pm | 84.7% | 0.3% | 322 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.5% | 0.0% | 106 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CMH 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) | 75.0% | -12.7 pts | 4.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.5% | -7.3 pts | 1.1% | 88 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 86.9% | -0.8 pts | 0.5% | 583 |
| All other days | 87.7% | — | 0.3% | 2,288 |
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).