Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to BOS (Boston)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to BOS route is Spirit Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to BOS?

About 23% of flights from DTW to BOS experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DTW to BOS flights?

When flights from DTW to BOS are delayed, the average delay is approximately 75 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DTW to BOS flight?

With 77% of DTW to BOS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 75 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at BOS is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → BOS

DTW (Detroit) to BOS (Boston)

DTW (Detroit) to BOS (Boston) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 75 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Spirit Airlines leads slightly at 79% vs JetBlue Airways at 76%.

Airline Comparison

Spirit Airlines leads at 79% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 76%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DTW

80% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~17 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at BOS

77% on time

When flights into BOS are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at BOS: TSA is ~9 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated July 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.