Best Time to Fly MSN to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dane County Regional-Truax Field → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
902 flights were scheduled from Madison (MSN) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 82.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 84.0% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 81.1%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and December the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
MSN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 84.0% | 90 min | 1.5% | 337 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81.1% | 133 min | 0.3% | 565 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSN to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,184 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | 93.8% | 0.2% | 517 |
| 9am–10am | 86.5% | 0.5% | 411 |
| 10am–11am | 85.6% | 0.0% | 90 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.6% | 0.0% | 139 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.7% | 0.7% | 424 |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.7% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.7% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 5pm–6pm | 79.7% | 0.0% | 143 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.0% | 0.8% | 369 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSN 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% | -10.8 pts | 2.7% | 37 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.4% | -9.4 pts | 1.1% | 90 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 85.6% | -0.1 pts | 0.0% | 343 |
| All other days | 85.8% | — | 0.4% | 1,714 |
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).