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Route · SCE → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

State College to Detroit

The SCE–DTW corridor (State College, PA → Detroit, MI) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 301 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

89.2%
On-time
+10.2 pts
vs US avg
122 min
Delay when late
1,356
Flights

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Sep 2021 96%

Worst Month

Aug 2021 84%

Distance

301 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2022 31 9 1 0 OO
Nov 2022 30 5 0 0 OO
Oct 2022 31 0 0 0 OO
Sep 2022 30 1 0 0 OO
Aug 2022 31 5 0 0 OO
Jul 2022 31 6 0 0 OO
Jun 2022 30 4 0 0 OO
May 2022 31 4 1 0 OO
Apr 2022 30 5 0 0 OO
Mar 2022 31 5 0 0 OO
Jan 2022 31 10 3 0 OO,9E
Dec 2021 31 2 0 0 9E
Nov 2021 32 3 0 0 9E
Oct 2021 33 2 0 0 9E
Sep 2021 57 2 0 0 9E
Aug 2021 58 9 0 0 9E
Jul 2021 56 4 0 0 9E
Jun 2021 52 5 0 0 9E
May 2021 31 2 0 0 9E
Apr 2021 30 1 0 0 9E
Mar 2021 31 0 0 0 9E
Jan 2021 31 4 0 0 9E,OO
Dec 2020 33 12 1 0 OO
Nov 2020 57 4 0 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

6 of 869 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 869 flights

What the Data Says About SCE to DTW

State College to Detroit (SCE to DTW) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89.2% on-time rate across 1,356 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 121.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 301 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 6 of 869 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Sep 2021 was the strongest month at 96% on-time versus Aug 2021 at 84%, a 12-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SCE to DTW?
Flights from State College to Detroit have a 89.2% on-time rate based on 1,356 flights. The average delay is 121.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2021 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SCE to DTW?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 869 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SCE to DTW?
The flight distance from State College (SCE) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 301 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SCE to DTW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2021 (96% on-time). The worst was Aug 2021 (84% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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