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Route · DTW → PIT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Detroit to Pittsburgh

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DTW to PIT (Detroit to Pittsburgh) ranks #1613 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.6%
On-time
+5.6 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
7,750
Flights
#1613 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Feb 2024 94%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 57%

Distance

201 mi

Carriers

28

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 58 25 0 0 YX,OO
Nov 2025 34 3 1 0 OO,YX
Oct 2025 37 3 0 0 OO,YX
Sep 2025 85 8 0 0 OO,DL,YX
Aug 2025 96 10 0 0 OO,YX
Jul 2025 110 27 0 0 OO,YX
Jun 2025 111 21 0 0 OO,YX,DL
May 2025 118 16 0 0 OO,YX,DL
Apr 2025 116 18 0 0 DL,OO,YX
Mar 2025 111 25 0 0 OO,YX,DL
Feb 2025 80 27 0 0 OO,YX
Jan 2025 92 27 1 0 OO,YX
Dec 2024 111 20 2 0 9E,OO,YX
Nov 2024 117 14 0 0 OO,9E,YX,DL
Oct 2024 123 13 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 120 14 0 0 OO,9E,DL
Aug 2024 124 22 2 0 DL,9E,OO
Jul 2024 122 39 6 0 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 119 25 0 0 9E,DL,OO
May 2024 119 28 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Apr 2024 116 22 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 112 14 0 0 9E,DL,OO,YX
Feb 2024 87 5 0 0 9E,DL,OO,YX
Jan 2024 92 24 2 1 9E,DL,YX,OO

DTW–PIT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.2%) · weakest: July (78.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.2% on-time · ~110 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~118 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

78.2% on-time · ~116 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

14 of 2,410 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,410 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

DTW - Detroit

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Detroit, MI.

DTW on-time profile

PIT - Pittsburgh

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Pittsburgh, PA.

PIT on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See DTW and PIT side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DTW vs PIT

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: Pittsburgh · fleet on-time rank #1360 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DTW to PIT

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Detroit to Pittsburgh (DTW to PIT) running a 84.6% on-time rate over 7,750 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 75.7 minutes. The 201-mile corridor is served by 28 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 2,410 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 57% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DTW–PIT peaks in September at 91.2% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~118 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 78.2%, a 13.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DTW to PIT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DTW to PIT ranks #1613 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 PIT? ▼
Flights from Detroit to Pittsburgh have a 84.6% on-time rate based on 7,750 flights. The average delay is 75.7 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DTW to PIT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 2,410 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DTW to PIT? ▼
The flight distance from Detroit (DTW) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is approximately 201 miles. This route is served by 28 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DTW to PIT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DTW Airport

Detroit
PIT Airport

Pittsburgh
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using DTW–PIT data

DTW–PIT runs 5.6 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 PIT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DTW airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.2% on-time) beats July (78.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.6% 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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