Best Time to Fly LEX to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Blue Grass → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
788 flights were scheduled from Lexington (LEX) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 83.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 84.2% on time and Republic Airways was last with 83.0%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (78%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
LEX 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 | 84.2% | 129 min | 1.3% | 544 |
| Republic Airways | 83.0% | 83 min | 0.8% | 244 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LEX to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,706 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 90.7% | 0.6% | 163 |
| 7am–8am | 88.0% | 1.2% | 413 |
| 8am–9am | 85.9% | 0.7% | 136 |
| 10am–11am | 81.1% | 1.2% | 166 |
| 11am–12pm | 90.8% | 0.9% | 110 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.8% | 0.7% | 146 |
| 5pm–6pm | 82.8% | 0.8% | 471 |
| 6pm–7pm | 83.5% | 1.2% | 86 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 15 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LEX 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 | 29 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 87.9% | +1.7 pts | 0.0% | 33 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.6% | -3.6 pts | 1.2% | 244 |
| All other days | 86.1% | — | 0.9% | 1,400 |
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).