Detroit to New York — airline reliability comparison
Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the DTW to LGA route with a 84% on-time rate, compared to American Airlines at 71%. Based on 3,588 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic AirwaysYXBest | 84% | 4.3% | 74m | 3,588 |
| Spirit AirlinesNK | 80% | 3.4% | 71m | 3,789 |
| Delta Air LinesDL | 80% | 2.2% | 69m | 7,129 |
| American AirlinesAAWorst | 71% | 0.6% | 70m | 133 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.