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Route · GRB → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Green Bay to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), GRB to DTW (Green Bay to Detroit) ranks #2220 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

89%
On-time
+10 pts
vs US avg
101 min
Delay when late
5,639
Flights
#2220 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Nov 2023 95%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 71%

Distance

287 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 90 24 4 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 88 14 6 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 84 10 0 0 OO,DL
Jun 2025 57 5 0 0 OO
May 2025 82 9 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 63 5 2 0 OO
Mar 2025 72 13 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 40 8 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 84 16 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 78 17 2 0 OO
Nov 2024 85 15 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 87 6 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 81 7 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 85 14 0 1 OO
Jul 2024 85 17 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 84 15 0 0 OO
May 2024 88 12 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 86 16 2 0 OO
Mar 2024 86 9 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 75 7 1 0 OO
Jan 2024 75 22 3 0 9E,OO
Dec 2023 75 4 0 0 OO,9E
Nov 2023 81 4 0 0 9E,OO
Oct 2023 80 6 0 0 DL,OO

GRB–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (92.3%) · weakest: December (83.9%)

82%84%86%88%90%92%94% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

92.3% on-time · ~89 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~89 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

83.9% on-time · ~80 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

20 of 1,891 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,891 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among GRB's stronger departures

GRB → DTW posts a 89% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 3 of 4 BTS-tracked routes leaving Green Bay. The same hub also shows 1 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #248 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About GRB to DTW

Green Bay to Detroit (GRB to DTW) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89% on-time rate across 5,639 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 100.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 287 miles and is served by 8 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 20 of 1,891 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 71% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, GRB–DTW peaks in October at 92.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~89 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 83.9%, a 8.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does GRB to DTW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, GRB to DTW ranks #2220 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 GRB to DTW?
Flights from Green Bay to Detroit have a 89% on-time rate based on 5,639 flights. The average delay is 100.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for GRB to DTW?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (20 of 1,891 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from GRB to DTW?
The flight distance from Green Bay (GRB) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 287 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from GRB to DTW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (95% on-time). The worst was Jan 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 GRB–DTW data

GRB–DTW runs 10 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare GRB and DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. GRB airport
  • If your dates flex, October (92.3% on-time) beats December (83.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 89% 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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