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Route · DTW → JAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Detroit to Jacksonville

The DTW–JAX corridor (Detroit, MI → Jacksonville, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 813 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.4%
On-time
+5.4 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
2,723
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

11 of 1,169 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,169 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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