Best Time to Fly ELM to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Elmira/Corning Regional → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 83.8% of Elmira/Corning (ELM) to Detroit (DTW) flights arrived on time (925 scheduled flights). That is 6.1 points above the national average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and December the worst month (64%).
The cancellation rate was 1.4% (US average 1.8%).
ELM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 83.8% | 104 min | 1.4% | 925 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ELM to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,676 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 87.9% | 0.7% | 730 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.5% | 1.7% | 298 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.5% | 0.0% | 169 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.8% | 1.5% | 67 |
| 5pm–6pm | 81.0% | 0.5% | 396 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 5 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ELM 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) | 70.0% | -14.6 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.5% | -12.1 pts | 2.4% | 41 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.7% | -4.9 pts | 0.3% | 341 |
| All other days | 84.6% | — | 0.9% | 1,264 |
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).