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Route · MIA → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MIA to DTW (Miami to Detroit) ranks #1364 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.5%
On-time
-3.5 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
8,882
Flights
#1364 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jan 2025 64%

Distance

1,145 mi

Carriers

20

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 168 58 4 0 DL,F9,NK,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 142 35 2 0 DL,F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 136 21 1 0 AA,DL,NK
Sep 2025 120 20 0 0 DL,NK,AA
Aug 2025 132 46 0 0 AA,NK,DL
Jul 2025 137 39 2 1 AA,NK,DL
Jun 2025 134 35 1 0 AA,DL,NK
May 2025 138 25 1 0 AA,DL,NK
Apr 2025 157 39 0 0 DL,MQ,NK,AA
Mar 2025 203 66 0 0 AA,DL,MQ,NK
Feb 2025 171 41 2 1 AA,DL,MQ,NK
Jan 2025 141 51 0 0 AA,DL,MQ,NK
Dec 2024 166 50 0 0 AA,DL,MQ,NK
Nov 2024 122 15 0 1 MQ,DL,AA
Oct 2024 117 11 1 0 DL,AA
Sep 2024 93 10 0 0 AA,DL,NK
Aug 2024 111 30 3 0 AA,DL,NK
Jul 2024 113 35 6 0 AA,DL
Jun 2024 112 37 4 0 AA,DL
May 2024 122 33 1 1 AA,DL,NK
Apr 2024 151 36 1 1 AA,DL,MQ,NK
Mar 2024 191 59 5 1 AA,DL,MQ,NK
Feb 2024 175 43 0 2 AA,DL,MQ,NK
Jan 2024 171 58 2 1 AA,DL,MQ,NK

MIA–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (85.4%) · weakest: June (71.7%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

85.4% on-time · ~107 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~161 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

71.7% on-time · ~113 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

36 of 3,423 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

9 of 3,423 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MIA - Miami

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Miami, FL.

MIA on-time profile

DTW - Detroit

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

DTW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MIA vs DTW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MIA departures

From MIA, this corridor sits with 37 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 63 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 25 below 75%). Destination: Detroit · fleet on-time rank #4393 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MIA to DTW

The Miami to Detroit corridor (MIA to DTW) posts a 75.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,882 tracked flights. Late flights run 74.1 minutes behind on average. 20 carriers cover the 1,145-mile route; over the last 24 months, 36 of 3,423 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jan 2025 came in at just 64% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MIA–DTW peaks in October at 85.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~161 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 71.7%, a 13.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MIA to DTW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MIA to DTW ranks #1364 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 MIA to DTW? ▼
Flights from Miami to Detroit have a 75.5% on-time rate based on 8,882 flights. The average delay is 74.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MIA to DTW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (36 of 3,423 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MIA to DTW? ▼
The flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 1,145 miles. This route is served by 20 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MIA to DTW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jan 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MIA Airport

Miami
DTW Airport

Detroit
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 MIA–DTW data

MIA–DTW is mid-pack at 75.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MIA and DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MIA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (85.4% on-time) beats June (71.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.5% 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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