Best Time to Fly DTW to PVD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → Rhode Island Tf Green International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
821 flights were scheduled from Detroit (DTW) to Providence (PVD) in the last 12 months, and 76.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 83.2% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 75.5%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and January the worst month (58%).
The cancellation rate was 2.4% (US average 1.8%).
DTW to PVD 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 | 83.2% | 71 min | 5.3% | 94 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75.5% | 89 min | 2.1% | 727 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to PVD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,477 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 86.2% | 1.6% | 311 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.8% | 0.9% | 573 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 84.4% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 73.6% | 2.6% | 491 |
| 10pm–11pm | 74.4% | 0.0% | 39 |
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 PVD
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) | 47.2% | -30.8 pts | 0.0% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.3% | +1.2 pts | 1.2% | 241 |
| All other days | 78.1% | — | 1.8% | 1,172 |
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).