Best Time to Fly DTW to MEM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → Memphis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.4% of Detroit (DTW) to Memphis (MEM) flights arrived on time (1,012 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 78.9% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 76.5%.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and January the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
DTW to MEM 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 | 78.9% | 81 min | 2.1% | 379 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76.5% | 88 min | 1.3% | 606 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 13 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to MEM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,907 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 85.1% | 1.5% | 477 |
| 10am–11am | 84.6% | 0.8% | 119 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.8% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.5% | 0.0% | 129 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.1% | 1.3% | 157 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.9% | 0.0% | 275 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.6% | 0.0% | 73 |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.1% | 1.9% | 589 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 23 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DTW to MEM
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) | 76.7% | -4.2 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.3% | -6.6 pts | 1.4% | 71 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.4% | -3.5 pts | 1.4% | 426 |
| All other days | 80.9% | — | 1.2% | 1,379 |
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).