What are TSA wait times at DTW?

Current TSA security wait at DTW is About 10-16 minutes right now. The fastest time to go through security is 10 PM (about 3 min). The busiest time is 7 PM (17-23 minutes). Weekends tend to be lighter.

How busy is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County right now?

Current TSA security wait at DTW is About 10-16 minutes right now. Check the live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy DTW is right now.

What is the average delay time at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County?

When flights at DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) are delayed, the average delay is about 44 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights arrive on time. About 2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most delays at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County?

The most common reason for delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At DTW, 80% of flights are on time, and when delays occur they average 44 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County?

DTW is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including DTW. For shorter security lines, aim for 10 PM (about 3 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County — Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) has an on-time arrival rate of about 80%. When flights are delayed, the average wait is around 44 minutes. The most common reason for delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 13 minutes. TSA security wait is currently About 10-16 minutes right now. The fastest time through security is 10 PM (about 3 min). The busiest period is 7 PM (17-23 minutes).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, FAA NASSTATUS. Updated March 2026.

Last updated: March 2026

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Flights here are on time most of the time. About 80% arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 13 minutes.

This airport occasional fog (~4 days/month), rainy (~11 precip days/month), tends to be windy (avg 10 mph).

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

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TSA Wait Times at DTW

TSA Security Wait — Our Model

About 10-16 minutes right now

Fastest

10 PM (about 3 min)

Busiest

7 PM (17-23 minutes)

Weekends tend to be lighter.

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