Best Time to Fly DTW to PHL
Detroit to Philadelphia — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Best month
January
1% on time
Worst month
January
1% on time
DTW → PHL on-time performance by month
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly breakdown
| Month | On-time | Cancel rate | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1% | 0% | 871 |
| February | 1% | 0% | 793 |
| March | 1% | 0% | 859 |
| April | 1% | 0% | 915 |
| May | 1% | 0% | 986 |
| June | 1% | 0% | 1,083 |
| July | 1% | 0.1% | 1,167 |
| August | 1% | 0% | 880 |
| September | 1% | 0% | 835 |
| October | 1% | 0% | 857 |
| November | 1% | 0% | 690 |
| December | 1% | 0% | 706 |
Frequently asked
What is the best month to fly from DTW to PHL?
January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia.
What is the worst month to fly DTW to PHL?
January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.
How often are DTW to PHL flights delayed?
On average, 1% of flights from DTW to PHL arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.