Best Time to Fly DTW to MDW
Detroit to Chicago — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Best month
January
1% on time
Worst month
January
1% on time
DTW → MDW on-time performance by month
24
25
26
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Worse
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Monthly breakdown
| Month | On-time | Cancel rate | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1% | 0% | 603 |
| February | 1% | 0% | 556 |
| March | 1% | 0% | 633 |
| April | 1% | 0% | 617 |
| May | 1% | 0% | 640 |
| June | 1% | 0% | 607 |
| July | 1% | 0% | 624 |
| August | 1% | 0% | 572 |
| September | 1% | 0% | 535 |
| October | 1% | 0% | 549 |
| November | 1% | 0% | 435 |
| December | 1% | 0% | 418 |
Frequently asked
What is the best month to fly from DTW to MDW?
January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Detroit to Chicago.
What is the worst month to fly DTW to MDW?
January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.
How often are DTW to MDW flights delayed?
On average, 1% of flights from DTW to MDW arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.