No delays reported for DL 978 (DTW → BUF) as of 6:45 PM ET. It arrived on time 63.6% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 23m. 4.3% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at DTW, BUF.
Looks on time
Next leg DTW → BUF, scheduled 10:50 PM local time. No delays at DTW right now.
Cancellation risk: Medium 4.3% 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 → BUF Detroit, MI to Buffalo, NY | 10:50 PM → 11:58 PM | 64% |
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How reliable is DL 978?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 63.6% |
| Average delay when late | 83 min |
| Cancelled | 4.3% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 978
DL 978 was most reliable on Wednesdays (77% on time) and least reliable on Sundays (38%).
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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 978 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at DTW, BUF. Checked 6:45 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 978 usually on time?
DL 978 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 63.6% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 83 minutes when late.
How often is DL 978 cancelled?
4.3% of DL 978 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.