No delays reported for DL 802 (LAX → DTW) as of 6:43 PM ET. It arrived on time 70.3% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 17m. 1.1% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at LAX, DTW.
Looks on time
Should be in the air from LAX, scheduled to land at DTW at 7:09 PM local 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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| LAX → DTW Los Angeles, CA to Detroit, MI | 11:45 AM → 7:09 PM | 70% |
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How reliable is DL 802?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 70.3% |
| Average delay when late | 77 min |
| Cancelled | 1.1% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 802
DL 802 was most reliable on Thursdays (92% on time) and least reliable on Mondays (50%).
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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 802 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at LAX, DTW. Checked 6:43 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 802 usually on time?
DL 802 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 70.3% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 77 minutes when late.
How often is DL 802 cancelled?
1.1% of DL 802 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.