LAX → DTW: which flight is most reliable?

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81% of LAX → DTW flights arrived on time in June-August 2026 (510 flights). The most reliable was DL 733, on time 95% of the time on this route. Morning flights did best (86%), evening flights worst (61%). Los Angeles (LAX): no delay reported. Detroit (DTW): no delay reported.

Best time of day to fly LAX → DTW

Morning (before noon)86%
Afternoon (noon-5 PM)85%
Evening (after 5 PM)61%

Flights LAX → DTW, most reliable first

FlightDepartsOn time on this routeLate avgCancelled
DL 733 Delta7:15 AM95%58m1.6%
DL 2399 Delta5:30 AM94%50m1.3%
DL 494 Delta9:45 AM89%89m0%
DL 708 Delta3:50 PM85%56m0%
DL 802 Delta11:45 AM70%77m1.1%
DL 407 Delta10:20 PM61%72m2.2%

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From BTS on-time data, June-August 2026; flights with 20+ trips on this route. On-time rates cover each flight number's whole day, which can include other legs. Departure times are local.

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