Best Time to Fly MSY to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
810 flights were scheduled from New Orleans (MSY) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 83.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 84.3%, while Spirit Airlines trailed at 79.9%.
October has been the best month (91% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (76%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSY 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 | 84.3% | 74 min | 1.9% | 628 |
| Spirit Airlines | 79.9% | 106 min | 0.0% | 159 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 23 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSY to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,690 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 26 | |
| 9am–10am | 79.1% | 0.0% | 43 |
| 10am–11am | 89.5% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.5% | 1.6% | 726 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.9% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.3% | 0.0% | 63 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 81.1% | 0.9% | 112 |
| 5pm–6pm | 82.2% | 1.8% | 491 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 8 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSY 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) | 69.4% | -14.2 pts | 0.0% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.7% | -4.0 pts | 4.5% | 67 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.8% | -3.9 pts | 2.0% | 248 |
| All other days | 83.6% | — | 1.2% | 1,339 |
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).