Best Time to Fly CHS to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charleston AFB/International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
573 flights were scheduled from Charleston (CHS) 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%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 90.5%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 75.7%.
November has been the best month (95% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (78%).
1.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CHS 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 | 90.5% | 118 min | 1.1% | 267 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75.7% | 91 min | 1.9% | 271 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 18 | ||
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 17 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CHS to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,361 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.9% | 1.5% | 67 |
| 7am–8am | 94.2% | 0.0% | 177 |
| 10am–11am | 96.8% | 0.0% | 31 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.7% | 0.7% | 304 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.2% | 1.0% | 300 |
| 4pm–5pm | 60.5% | 0.0% | 76 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.7% | 0.0% | 93 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.0% | 2.4% | 296 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 3 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CHS 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 | 20 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.0% | -6.5 pts | 0.0% | 50 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.9% | -0.6 pts | 1.4% | 295 |
| All other days | 82.5% | — | 1.1% | 996 |
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).