No delays reported for DL 2987 (RNO→MSP, DTW→ORF) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 89% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 14m. None were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at RNO, MSP, DTW, ORF.
May not fly today
Leg 2 of 2 (DTW → ORF): Next leg DTW → ORF, scheduled 9:30 PM local time. No delays at DTW right now, and it usually runs on time. This flight number flew about 6 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Low 0% 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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| RNO → MSP Reno, NV to Minneapolis, MN | 6:35 AM → 11:49 AM | 88% |
| DTW → ORF Detroit, MI to Norfolk, VA | 9:30 PM → 11:15 PM | 100% |
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How reliable is DL 2987?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 89% |
| Average delay when late | 74 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 91 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 2987
DL 2987 was most reliable on Tuesdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Mondays (79%).
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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.
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 2987 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at RNO, MSP, DTW, ORF. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 2987 usually on time?
DL 2987 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 89% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 74 minutes when late.
How often is DL 2987 cancelled?
0% of DL 2987 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.