Best Time to Fly DTW to LAN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → Capital Region International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
858 flights were scheduled from Detroit (DTW) to Lansing (LAN) in the last 12 months, and 74.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and January the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
DTW to LAN 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 | 74.4% | 102 min | 0.8% | 858 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to LAN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,832 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 81.2% | 0.4% | 465 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.7% | 0.0% | 90 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.5% | 1.7% | 59 |
| 4pm–5pm | 66.2% | 0.6% | 520 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 78.7% | 0.9% | 428 |
| 10pm–11pm | 79.3% | 0.0% | 222 |
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 LAN
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 | 25 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.3% | -0.2 pts | 1.7% | 60 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.5% | +1.1 pts | 0.7% | 309 |
| All other days | 76.5% | — | 0.4% | 1,438 |
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).