Best Time to Fly PVD to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Rhode Island Tf Green International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
820 flights were scheduled from Providence (PVD) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 77.3% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 81.8%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 76.7%.
October has been the best month (89% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (75%).
2.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PVD 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 | 81.8% | 108 min | 5.3% | 94 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76.7% | 105 min | 2.1% | 726 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PVD to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,476 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 83.2% | 2.5% | 490 |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | 90.8% | 2.2% | 89 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.6% | 1.7% | 294 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.8% | 0.6% | 317 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.8% | 1.2% | 255 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 14 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PVD 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) | 60.0% | -20.9 pts | 0.0% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.0% | -5.0 pts | 1.2% | 240 |
| All other days | 80.9% | — | 1.8% | 1,171 |
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).