Best Time to Fly PIT to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Pittsburgh International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
985 flights were scheduled from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 79.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 83.7%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 77.4%.
October has been the best month (93% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (78%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PIT 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 | 83.7% | 59 min | 1.6% | 125 |
| Republic Airways | 81.7% | 81 min | 1.7% | 351 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77.4% | 125 min | 0.8% | 509 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PIT to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,318 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.3% | 0.9% | 545 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 10am–11am | 86.8% | 0.6% | 540 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.1% | 0.6% | 356 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.7% | 1.6% | 496 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.5% | 0.8% | 129 |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.0% | 0.5% | 219 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PIT 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) | 80.7% | -2.2 pts | 6.1% | 33 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.8% | -3.1 pts | 1.1% | 90 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.0% | -3.8 pts | 1.7% | 407 |
| All other days | 82.8% | — | 0.6% | 1,788 |
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).