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Route · ROC → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Rochester to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ROC to DTW (Rochester to Detroit) ranks #1930 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.3%
On-time
+9.3 pts
vs US avg
101 min
Delay when late
6,509
Flights
#1930 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Nov 2023 98%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 68%

Distance

296 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 43 16 2 0 OO
Nov 2025 45 6 5 0 OO
Oct 2025 31 6 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 30 3 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 51 7 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 54 8 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 41 6 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 50 21 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 47 13 0 0 OO,YX
Dec 2024 107 28 0 0 9E,OO,YX
Nov 2024 105 6 0 0 OO,9E,YX
Oct 2024 115 5 0 0 OO,9E
Sep 2024 111 11 0 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 116 27 3 0 9E,OO
Jul 2024 116 28 2 0 9E,OO
Jun 2024 114 28 1 0 9E,OO
May 2024 119 8 0 1 9E,OO
Apr 2024 116 12 0 0 9E,OO
Mar 2024 112 11 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 85 10 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Jan 2024 92 29 3 0 9E,DL
Dec 2023 99 6 0 0 9E
Nov 2023 109 2 0 0 9E,OO
Oct 2023 111 7 0 0 9E,OO

ROC–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (94.9%) · weakest: January (81.3%)

80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.7%

Strongest calendar month

May

94.9% on-time · ~98 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~107 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

81.3% on-time · ~91 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

16 of 2,019 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,019 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

ROC - Rochester

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Rochester, NY.

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

Compare ROC vs DTW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ROC's stronger departures

ROC → DTW posts a 88.3% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 5 of 12 BTS-tracked routes leaving Rochester. The same hub also shows 7 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #373 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ROC to DTW

Rochester to Detroit (ROC to DTW) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.3% on-time rate across 6,509 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 100.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 296 miles and is served by 16 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 16 of 2,019 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 1 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 68% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ROC–DTW peaks in May at 94.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~107 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 81.3%, a 13.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ROC to DTW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ROC to DTW ranks #1930 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 ROC to DTW? ▼
Flights from Rochester to Detroit have a 88.3% on-time rate based on 6,509 flights. The average delay is 100.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ROC to DTW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 2,019 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ROC to DTW? ▼
The flight distance from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 296 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ROC to DTW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (98% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ROC Airport

Rochester
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 ROC–DTW data

ROC–DTW runs 9.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ROC and DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ROC airport
  • If your dates flex, May (94.9% on-time) beats January (81.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.3% 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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