Best Time to Fly DTW to LGA
Detroit to New York — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Best month
January
1% on time
Worst month
January
1% on time
DTW → LGA on-time performance by month
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Monthly breakdown
| Month | On-time | Cancel rate | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1% | 0% | 1,360 |
| February | 1% | 0% | 1,245 |
| March | 1% | 0% | 1,350 |
| April | 1% | 0% | 1,296 |
| May | 1% | 0% | 1,315 |
| June | 1% | 0% | 1,260 |
| July | 1% | 0.1% | 1,327 |
| August | 1% | 0% | 1,065 |
| September | 1% | 0% | 1,099 |
| October | 1% | 0% | 1,154 |
| November | 1% | 0% | 1,111 |
| December | 1% | 0% | 1,071 |
Frequently asked
What is the best month to fly from DTW to LGA?
January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Detroit to New York.
What is the worst month to fly DTW to LGA?
January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.
How often are DTW to LGA flights delayed?
On average, 1% of flights from DTW to LGA arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.