Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to CHS (Charleston)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to CHS route is Spirit Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 92%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to CHS?

About 21% of flights from DTW to CHS experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DTW to CHS are delayed, the average delay is approximately 78 minutes.

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

With 79% of DTW to CHS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 78 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at CHS is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → CHS

DTW (Detroit) to CHS (Charleston)

DTW (Detroit) to CHS (Charleston) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 92%. The average delay is 78 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Spirit Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 92% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 71%.

Airline Comparison

Spirit Airlines leads at 92% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 71%.

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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 ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at CHS

80% on time

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

If connecting at CHS: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

CHS has a 2.2% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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