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Best Time to Fly DTW to ORD

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 → ORD on-time performance by month

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Monthly breakdown

MonthOn-timeCancel rateFlights
January1%0%1,542
February1%0%1,521
March1%0%1,803
April1%0%1,965
May1%0%2,035
June1%0%1,909
July1%0%1,933
August1%0%1,438
September1%0%1,411
October1%0%1,516
November1%0%1,347
December1%0%1,249

Frequently asked

What is the best month to fly from DTW to ORD?

January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Detroit to Chicago.

What is the worst month to fly DTW to ORD?

January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.

How often are DTW to ORD flights delayed?

On average, 1% of flights from DTW to ORD arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.

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Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.