New York to Detroit — airline reliability comparison
Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the LGA to DTW route with a 82% on-time rate, compared to American Airlines at 71%. Based on 3,589 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 | 82% | 4.0% | 67m | 3,589 |
| Delta Air LinesDL | 82% | 2.2% | 85m | 7,129 |
| Spirit AirlinesNK | 81% | 3.6% | 83m | 3,783 |
| American AirlinesAAWorst | 71% | 0.6% | 81m | 133 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.