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Route · PBI → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PBI to DTW (West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Detroit) ranks #4059 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.7%
On-time
-2.3 pts
vs US avg
81 min
Delay when late
1,629
Flights
#4059 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Mar 2025 73%

Worst Month

Feb 2025 63%

Distance

1,086 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 43 17 0 0 DL
Nov 2025 30 7 0 0 DL
Oct 2025 31 2 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 30 2 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 31 4 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 31 5 0 1 DL
Jun 2025 30 11 1 0 DL
May 2025 31 10 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 43 6 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 62 17 1 0 DL
Feb 2025 54 20 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 51 16 0 0 DL
Dec 2024 42 23 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 30 7 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 31 1 1 0 DL
Sep 2024 30 4 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 31 7 3 0 DL
Jul 2024 31 11 2 0 DL
Jun 2024 30 11 0 0 DL
May 2024 31 13 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 35 10 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 49 11 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 48 6 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 47 19 0 0 DL

PBI–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (95.2%) · weakest: December (63.0%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 63%

Strongest calendar month

October

95.2% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~48 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

63.0% on-time · ~42 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

8 of 902 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 902 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PBI - West Palm Beach/Palm Beach

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL.

PBI 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 PBI and DTW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare PBI vs DTW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PBI departures

From PBI, this corridor sits with 15 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 20 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 3 below 75%). Destination: Detroit · fleet on-time rank #4170 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PBI to DTW

The West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Detroit corridor (PBI to DTW) posts a 76.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,629 tracked flights. Late flights run 81.3 minutes behind on average. 2 carriers cover the 1,086-mile route; over the last 24 months, 8 of 902 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 0.1% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Mar 2025 was the strongest month at 73% on-time versus Feb 2025 at 63%, a 10-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, PBI–DTW peaks in October at 95.2% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~48 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 63.0%, a 32.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PBI to DTW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PBI to DTW ranks #4059 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 PBI to DTW? ▼
Flights from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Detroit have a 76.7% on-time rate based on 1,629 flights. The average delay is 81.3 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2025 with 73% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PBI to DTW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 902 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PBI to DTW? ▼
The flight distance from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 1,086 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PBI to DTW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2025 (73% on-time). The worst was Feb 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PBI Airport

West Palm Beach/Palm Beach
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 PBI–DTW data

PBI–DTW is mid-pack at 76.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PBI and DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PBI airport
  • If your dates flex, October (95.2% on-time) beats December (63.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.7% 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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