No delays reported for DL 1079 (ORF→DTW, SLC→MCI) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 88.9% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 21m. 1.1% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at ORF, DTW, SLC, MCI.
Looks on time
Leg 1 of 2 (ORF → DTW): Next leg ORF → DTW, scheduled 6:05 AM local time. No delays at ORF right now, and it usually runs on time.
Cancellation risk: Low 1.1% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Delta for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| ORF → DTW Norfolk, VA to Detroit, MI | 6:05 AM → 7:54 AM | 88% |
| SLC → MCI Salt Lake City, UT to Kansas City, MO | 2:00 PM → 5:33 PM | 100% |
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How reliable is DL 1079?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 88.9% |
| Average delay when late | 81 min |
| Cancelled | 1.1% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 91 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 1079
DL 1079 was most reliable on Wednesdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (77%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Delta to the Department of Transportation.
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Live status at its airports
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is DL 1079 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at ORF, DTW, SLC, MCI. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 1079 usually on time?
DL 1079 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 88.9% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 81 minutes when late.
How often is DL 1079 cancelled?
1.1% of DL 1079 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.