No delays reported for DL 494 (LAX → DTW) as of 6:45 PM ET. It arrived on time 89% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 29m. None were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at LAX, DTW.
Looks on time
Next leg LAX → DTW, scheduled 9:45 AM local time. No delays at LAX right now, and it usually runs on time.
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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| LAX → DTW Los Angeles, CA to Detroit, MI | 9:45 AM → 5:10 PM | 89% |
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How reliable is DL 494?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 89% |
| Average delay when late | 89 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 1.1% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 494
DL 494 was most reliable on Fridays (100% on time) and least reliable on Mondays (85%).
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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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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 494 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at LAX, DTW. Checked 6:45 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 494 usually on time?
DL 494 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 89% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 89 minutes when late.
How often is DL 494 cancelled?
0% of DL 494 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.