Possible delays for DL 1668 (DTW→ORD, ORD→DTW, MCO→JFK) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 51.1% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 48m. 4.2% of flights were cancelled. MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)).
High cancellation risk
Leg 1 of 3 (DTW → ORD): Should be in the air from DTW, scheduled to land at ORD at 6:05 PM local time. Line up a backup option.
4.2% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; MCO has major delays.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DTW → ORD Detroit, MI to Chicago, IL | 5:40 PM → 6:05 PM | 100% |
| ORD → DTW Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI | 7:00 PM → 9:29 PM | 80% |
| MCO → JFK Orlando, FL to New York, NY | 7:58 PM → 10:55 PM | 46% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is DL 1668?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 51.1% |
| Average delay when late | 108 min |
| Cancelled | 4.2% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 96 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 1668
DL 1668 was most reliable on Wednesdays (71% on time) and least reliable on Fridays (36%).
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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 1668 delayed today?
MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)). Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 1668 usually on time?
DL 1668 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 51.1% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 108 minutes when late.
How often is DL 1668 cancelled?
4.2% of DL 1668 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.