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Route · DTW → JAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Detroit to Jacksonville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DTW to JAX (Detroit to Jacksonville) ranks #3431 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.4%
On-time
+5.4 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
2,723
Flights
#3431 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Oct 2025 89%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 71%

Distance

813 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 48 15 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 54 8 0 0 DL
Oct 2025 57 6 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 51 7 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 56 9 1 0 DL
Jul 2025 54 9 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 52 8 1 0 DL
May 2025 49 8 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 50 9 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 48 6 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 31 10 2 0 DL
Dec 2024 39 3 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 57 8 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 58 12 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 45 3 1 0 DL
Aug 2024 51 6 1 0 DL
Jul 2024 50 15 4 0 DL
Jun 2024 52 15 0 0 DL
May 2024 51 10 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 51 6 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 43 12 0 0 DL
Dec 2023 37 3 0 0 DL
Nov 2023 41 6 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2023 44 4 0 0 DL

DTW–JAX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: August (88.3%) · weakest: July (78.6%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.7%

Strongest calendar month

August

88.3% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~57 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

78.6% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

11 of 1,169 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,169 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DTW departures

From DTW, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 94 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (34 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Jacksonville · fleet on-time rank #1426 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DTW to JAX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Detroit to Jacksonville (DTW to JAX) running a 84.4% on-time rate over 2,723 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 62.1 minutes. The 813-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.9% of 1,169 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 71% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DTW–JAX peaks in August at 88.3% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~57 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 78.6%, a 9.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DTW to JAX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DTW to JAX ranks #3431 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from DTW to JAX?
Flights from Detroit to Jacksonville have a 84.4% on-time rate based on 2,723 flights. The average delay is 62.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DTW to JAX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,169 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DTW to JAX?
The flight distance from Detroit (DTW) to Jacksonville (JAX) is approximately 813 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DTW to JAX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using DTW–JAX data

DTW–JAX runs 5.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DTW and JAX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DTW airport
  • If your dates flex, August (88.3% on-time) beats July (78.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.4% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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