Best Time to Fly DTW to MQT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → Marquette Sawyer Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
364 flights were scheduled from Detroit (DTW) to Marquette (MQT) in the last 12 months, and 78.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.6 points above 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 (87% on time) and December the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 7.4% (US average 1.8%).
DTW to MQT 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 | 78.2% | 148 min | 7.4% | 364 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to MQT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 729 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 82.0% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 83.7% | 2.0% | 100 |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.0% | 4.5% | 423 |
| 9pm–10pm | 82.0% | 8.7% | 149 |
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 MQT
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 | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 30 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.3% | -0.7 pts | 0.8% | 124 |
| All other days | 81.0% | — | 5.2% | 562 |
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).