Best Time to Fly MDT to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Harrisburg International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
314 flights were scheduled from Harrisburg (MDT) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 79.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
March has been the best month (94% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (76%).
1.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MDT 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 | 79.2% | 137 min | 1.9% | 314 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MDT to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 796 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.6% | 1.2% | 331 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.5% | 1.2% | 80 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.3% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.6% | 1.4% | 71 |
| 5pm–6pm | 78.3% | 0.5% | 222 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 10 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MDT 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 | 19 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.8% | -4.6 pts | 3.6% | 56 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.4% | +0.0 pts | 0.0% | 74 |
| All other days | 82.4% | — | 0.8% | 647 |
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).