No delays reported for DL 852 (DTW → LAX) as of 6:45 PM ET. It arrived on time 73.6% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 53 minutes. 1.1% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at DTW, LAX.
Looks on time
Should be in the air from DTW, scheduled to land at LAX at 8:12 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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| DTW → LAX Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA | 6:20 PM → 8:12 PM | 74% |
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How reliable is DL 852?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 73.6% |
| Average delay when late | 53 min |
| Cancelled | 1.1% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 852
DL 852 was most reliable on Mondays (86% on time) and least reliable on Wednesdays (62%).
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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 852 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at DTW, LAX. Checked 6:45 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 852 usually on time?
DL 852 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 73.6% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 53 minutes when late.
How often is DL 852 cancelled?
1.1% of DL 852 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.