Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to CLT (Charlotte)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to CLT route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to CLT?

About 15% of flights from DTW to CLT experience delays. 85% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DTW to CLT are delayed, the average delay is approximately 85 minutes.

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

With 85% of DTW to CLT flights arriving on time and an average delay of 85 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at CLT is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → CLT

DTW (Detroit) to CLT (Charlotte)

DTW (Detroit) to CLT (Charlotte) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 91%. The average delay is 85 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 85% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Endeavor Air is significantly more reliable on this route at 91% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 65%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 91% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 65%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DTW

81% on time

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

TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at CLT

78% on time

When flights into CLT are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

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

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