Best Time to Fly DTW to FWA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → Fort Wayne International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
679 flights were scheduled from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne (FWA) in the last 12 months, and 73.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (61%).
0.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DTW to FWA 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 | 73.4% | 95 min | 0.6% | 679 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to FWA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,078 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm–1pm | 78.2% | 0.0% | 390 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.7% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.9% | 0.2% | 421 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.1% | 1.6% | 194 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 21 | |
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 FWA
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) | Limited data | 15 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.0% | -7.5 pts | 0.0% | 206 |
| All other days | 74.5% | — | 0.4% | 838 |
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).