Best Time to Fly PDX to DTW
Portland to Detroit — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Best month
March
1% on time
Worst month
March
1% on time
PDX → DTW on-time performance by month
23
24
25
26
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Worse
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Monthly breakdown
| Month | On-time | Cancel rate | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 1% | 0% | 24 |
| April | 1% | 0% | 47 |
| May | 1% | 0% | 87 |
| June | 1% | 0% | 162 |
| July | 1% | 0% | 209 |
| August | 1% | 0% | 157 |
| September | 1% | 0% | 131 |
| October | 1% | 0% | 138 |
| November | 1% | 0% | 91 |
| December | 1% | 0% | 87 |
Frequently asked
What is the best month to fly from PDX to DTW?
March has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Portland to Detroit.
What is the worst month to fly PDX to DTW?
March has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to seasonal weather patterns.
How often are PDX to DTW flights delayed?
On average, 1% of flights from PDX to DTW arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.